H.R. No. 884 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Filton and Milton Boudreaux of LaBelle, Texas, have 1-2 long played an active role in making their community a better place 1-3 in which to work and live; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born to O. J. and Celestine Boudreaux on July 26, 1-5 1933, in Port Acres, the twin brothers moved with their family to 1-6 LaBelle in 1935 and were graduated from the Fannett School in 1950; 1-7 and 1-8 WHEREAS, Continuing their education, they attended Lamar 1-9 Junior College and taught briefly at the Fannett School before 1-10 their induction into the army; after two years of distinguished 1-11 military service, the brothers returned to teaching while pursuing 1-12 additional studies at Stephen F. Austin College every summer; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Each of the Boudreaux brothers is highly regarded by 1-14 the citizens of the Hamshire-Fannett community for his extensive 1-15 volunteer activities; Filton Boudreaux has served as the campus 1-16 coordinator for UIL events for many years, is a lifetime member of 1-17 the Parent Teacher Association, and has been involved with the 1-18 National Junior Honor Society for three decades; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Over the years, he has been the recipient of 1-20 numerous accolades as a result of his outstanding service, 1-21 including the People Helping People Award and the Beta Sigma 1-22 Phi--XIXI Nu 1980 Outstanding Service to Our Community Award; and 1-23 WHEREAS, His brother, Milton Boudreaux, also has given 1-24 generously of his time and expertise to serve as the campus sponsor 2-1 for UIL contests in the areas of prose and poetry, life science, 2-2 and one-act play competition and was named best director in one-act 2-3 play for 1992; and 2-4 WHEREAS, The school's student council sponsor since 1963, he 2-5 has been involved in a host of worthwhile activities throughout the 2-6 district, is a lector and eucharistic minister at the Little Flower 2-7 Catholic Church, where he attends services with his brother, and 2-8 has taught religious education classes and worked with the Catholic 2-9 Youth Organization at St. Mary's Catholic Church in the community; 2-10 and 2-11 WHEREAS, Also honored as a recipient of the People Helping 2-12 People Award and the Beta Sigma Phi--XIXI Nu 1980 Outstanding 2-13 Service to Our Community Award, Milton Boudreaux has been 2-14 recognized with the Pro Deo Et Juventute award as well for his work 2-15 with area youth; and 2-16 WHEREAS, Together, these dynamic educators coordinate such 2-17 popular campus events as the First Day of School Program, the 2-18 Christmas party and dance, and the eighth grade luncheon and 2-19 commencement exercises each year; and 2-20 WHEREAS, In all aspects of their lives, Filton and Milton 2-21 Boudreaux have demonstrated exemplary commitment to others, and 2-22 their efforts have greatly enhanced the lives of countless Texas 2-23 schoolchildren; they are indeed deserving of our highest 2-24 recognition and praise for their continuing contributions in this 2-25 regard; now, therefore, be it 2-26 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 2-27 Legislature hereby commend Filton and Milton Boudreaux for the many 3-1 significant contributions they have made to the betterment of the 3-2 Hamshire-Fannett community and extend to them sincere best wishes 3-3 for continued success and happiness; and, be it further 3-4 RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared 3-5 for Filton and Milton Boudreaux as an expression of high regard by 3-6 the Texas House of Representatives. 3-7 for Filton and Milton Boudreaux as an expression of high regard by 3-8 the Texas House of Representatives. 3-9 Stiles 3-10 H.R. No. 884 3-11 _______________________________ 3-12 Speaker of the House 3-13 I certify that H.R. No. 884 was adopted by the House on May 3-14 30, 1993, by a non-record vote. 3-15 _______________________________ 3-16 Chief Clerk of the House