By Solomons H.C.R. No. 115 74R7081 SAJ-D 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.