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