By:  Glaze                                             H.R. No. 155
       73R3589 PAN-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, Willie D. "Junior" Finch has been named Outstanding
    1-2  Citizen of Upshur County by the Upshur County Chamber of Commerce,
    1-3  and this special recognition is indeed well deserved; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, Mr. Finch has contributed greatly to the betterment
    1-5  of his community throughout his notable tenure as a health care
    1-6  professional; he began his distinguished career at Ragland Hospital
    1-7  in Gilmer in 1948 and earned his licensed vocational nursing
    1-8  certificate on March 23, 1962; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, Most recently, Mr. Finch has served as a valued
   1-10  employee of the Gilmer Medical Center, where he combines his
   1-11  nursing duties with administrative duties as the center's director
   1-12  of environmental services; and
   1-13        WHEREAS, A dedicated civic leader, he has shared his guidance
   1-14  and expertise with his community as a board member of the Upshur
   1-15  County Civic Improvement Foundation, the Sabine Valley Mental
   1-16  Health and Mental Retardation Board, and the Gilmer Independent
   1-17  School District; and
   1-18        WHEREAS, Currently serving as vice-president of the Housing
   1-19  Authority Board, Mr. Finch also has completed a year-long study
   1-20  program and entrance exam to become a member of the National
   1-21  Executive Housekeeping Association and is affiliated with the Texas
   1-22  Hospital Association; and
   1-23        WHEREAS, In addition, this fine gentleman is an active member
   1-24  of the Piedmont Church of Christ where he teaches Bible studies;
    2-1  and
    2-2        WHEREAS, A much-loved member of his community, Mr. Finch has
    2-3  consistently set an admirable example for others through his good
    2-4  citizenship and involvement with numerous voluntary activities,
    2-5  always emphasizing the Christian values that so profoundly
    2-6  influence every aspect of his life; and
    2-7        WHEREAS, Willie D. "Junior" Finch serves as a joy and
    2-8  inspiration to all who are privileged to know him, and he is indeed
    2-9  deserving of special commendation and praise on the occasion of his
   2-10  recent achievement; now, therefore, be it
   2-11        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
   2-12  Legislature hereby congratulate Willie D. "Junior" Finch on being
   2-13  named Outstanding Citizen of Upshur County and commend him for the
   2-14  many significant contributions he has made to his community and
   2-15  state; and, be it further
   2-16        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-17  prepared for Mr. Finch as an expression of high regard by the Texas
   2-18  House of Representatives.