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.