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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Texas communities are made richer and stronger by |
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those individuals who give generously of their time and talents in |
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behalf of others, and Joe Haliti of Conroe exemplifies civic |
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engagement at its finest; and |
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WHEREAS, Since settling in Texas some 20 years ago, |
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Mr. Haliti has distinguished himself as an entrepreneur and a |
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valued member of the Conroe community; the owner of Joe's Italian |
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Restaurant, he has played an important role in a number of |
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initiatives to benefit area residents, including organizing the |
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distribution of baby formula during a national shortage and |
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donating his business's catering services to assist nonprofit |
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groups; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Haliti has also worked to further the city's |
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vibrant sense of place; in 2021, he commissioned artist Ruben Ortiz |
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to paint a mural on the exterior of Joe's Italian Restaurant that |
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features local landmarks and famous figures from Conroe; and |
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WHEREAS, Joe Haliti has demonstrated an outstanding |
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commitment to serving his fellow citizens, and he is a continuing |
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source of inspiration to all who are privileged to know him; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Joe Haliti for his contributions to the |
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Conroe community and extend to him sincere best wishes for the |
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future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Haliti as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |