By:  Driver                                           H.C.R. No. 63
       73R4900 BNL-D
                                 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
    1-1        WHEREAS, The Garland Chamber of Commerce recently honored
    1-2  Charles Matthews with the prestigious Tall Texan Award in
    1-3  recognition of his numerous contributions to the betterment of the
    1-4  Garland community; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, This esteemed civic leader began serving the people
    1-6  of Garland in the 1960s as one of the founders and organizers of
    1-7  the Garland YMCA; he served on the board of that organization for
    1-8  eight years, acting as chairman for two years, before taking a
    1-9  position on the board of the Metropolitan Dallas YMCA; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, He further served the young people of his community
   1-11  through his work on the Circle 10 Council of the Boy Scouts of
   1-12  America; he also was instrumental in the establishment of the
   1-13  Leadership Garland program and helped to ensure its success by
   1-14  working as an instructor during the early years of the program; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, In 1979, the Garland City Council appointed this
   1-16  fine gentleman to represent the city on the Texas Municipal Power
   1-17  Authority board of directors; he executed the duties of this post
   1-18  with distinction and was chosen to serve as president of that
   1-19  organization for 1982 and 1983; and
   1-20        WHEREAS, The people of Garland recognized Mr. Matthews for
   1-21  his extraordinary abilities and initiative and elected him mayor
   1-22  from 1984 to 1986; one of the many highlights of his term as mayor
   1-23  was his leadership of a delegation of more than 200 public
   1-24  officials and citizens who traveled to Austin and successfully
    2-1  encouraged the highway department to approve State Highway 190; and
    2-2        WHEREAS, Governor Bill Clements appointed this distinguished
    2-3  civic leader to a six-year term on the Texas Turnpike Authority,
    2-4  and his commendable work with that organization included terms as
    2-5  vice-chairman and finance committee chairman; his dedication and
    2-6  expertise soon won him great renown as one of the region's foremost
    2-7  transportation experts; and
    2-8        WHEREAS, A longtime supporter of the Garland Chamber of
    2-9  Commerce, Mr. Matthews served as its chairman in 1990; under his
   2-10  dynamic leadership, the chamber formed the Garland Economic
   2-11  Development Council, which has emerged as a leading force in
   2-12  bringing economic growth to the city; and
   2-13        WHEREAS, A respected member of the Lions Club, a founder and
   2-14  past president of the Lakeside Rotary Club, and a Paul Harris
   2-15  Fellow, this remarkable individual has tirelessly served his fellow
   2-16  Texans; Mr. Matthews has generously contributed his time and talent
   2-17  to many worthwhile causes that have benefited the people of his
   2-18  community, and his admirable efforts are truly deserving of special
   2-19  legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it
   2-20        RESOLVED, That the 73rd Legislature of the State of Texas
   2-21  hereby commend Charles Matthews for his outstanding commitment to
   2-22  community service and extend to him warmest congratulations on the
   2-23  well-deserved honor of receiving the 1992 Tall Texan Award from the
   2-24  Garland Chamber of Commerce; and, be it further
   2-25        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-26  prepared for Mr. Matthews as an expression of high regard by the
   2-27  Legislature of the State of Texas.