H.C.R. No. 115
                              HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
    1-1        WHEREAS, The Texas Legislature is proud to honor John Gordon
    1-2  for the many significant contributions he has made to the
    1-3  betterment of The Colony and congratulate him on his most recent
    1-4  honor as the recipient of that community's Citizen of the Year
    1-5  Award; and
    1-6        WHEREAS, Mr. Gordon is a dedicated and public-spirited Texan
    1-7  who has worked tirelessly to improve the quality of life in his
    1-8  community and his remarkable contributions will continue to
    1-9  positively affect the citizens of The Colony for years to come; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, Deeply committed to education issues, he initiated
   1-11  the Youth Leadership Program at The Colony High School, and through
   1-12  his noteworthy efforts, has helped prepare countless youths to
   1-13  become wise and thoughtful decision-makers ready to lead Texas into
   1-14  the coming century; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, Mr. Gordon also has been active in the field of
   1-16  economic development, and through his involvement with The Colony
   1-17  2000 and the local chamber of commerce, he has greatly enhanced the
   1-18  local business community; and
   1-19        WHEREAS, A man of boundless energy and enthusiasm, he has
   1-20  gone on to contribute his time, talents, and energy to the benefit
   1-21  of several worthy organizations, including the Rotary Club and the
   1-22  Knights of Columbus, and also is active in his church; and
   1-23        WHEREAS,  Throughout his lifetime, Mr. Gordon has set an
   1-24  outstanding example of community involvement, and he is indeed
    2-1  worthy of special praise and recognition on the occasion of his
    2-2  most recent honor; now, therefore, be it
    2-3        RESOLVED, That the 74th Legislature of the State of Texas
    2-4  hereby commend John Gordon for his exceptional service to the
    2-5  residents of his community and congratulate him on his most recent
    2-6  honor as the recipient of The Colony's Citizen of the Year Award;
    2-7  and, be it further
    2-8        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
    2-9  prepared for Mr. Gordon as an expression of high regard by the
   2-10  Texas Legislature.