H.R. No. 742
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Joe Don Holley has been named a recipient of a 2021
  Distinguished Alumni Award by the Longview Independent School
  District; and
         WHEREAS, Each year, the district recognizes former students
  who have excelled in their careers and who have made significant
  contributions to their communities; honorees are nominated
  at-large and selected by other distinguished alumni, volunteer
  committee members, and the district's community relations office;
  and
         WHEREAS, A 1990 graduate of Longview High School, Mr. Holley
  earned his bachelor's degree in architecture from The University of
  Texas at Austin; he subsequently began his career with HKS, Inc. of
  Dallas, where he is senior vice president and principal
  shareholder; as a project manager with 22 years of experience, he
  has provided expertise on such projects as the Dell Seton Medical
  Center at The University of Texas in Austin, the Dell Children's
  Medical Center of Central Texas Ambulatory Pavilion in Austin, and
  the Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center in Eagle Pass, among
  numerous others; and
         WHEREAS, Deeply committed to his community, Mr. Holley gives
  generously of his time to the Dallas Area Chapter of Hearts and
  Hammers, a nonprofit organization that refurbishes homes in
  economically disadvantaged communities; he also volunteers with
  Canstruction International, a charity art exhibition and food
  drive; and
         WHEREAS, The accomplishments of noteworthy alumni are a
  source of great pride to all those associated with Longview ISD, and
  Joe Don Holley is indeed deserving of this prestigious honor; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Joe Don Holley on his receipt of a
  2021 Distinguished Alumni Award from the Longview Independent
  School District and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
  success; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Holley as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.
 
  Dean
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 742 was adopted by the House on April
  30, 2021, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House