H.R. No. 1257 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor 1-2 John Powell for his many significant accomplishments as a 1-3 businessman and civic leader in the Dallas metropolitan community; 1-4 and 1-5 WHEREAS, The owner of Powell Chevrolet Geo Oldsmobile, Inc., 1-6 in Dallas, Mr. Powell also serves as vice president of the General 1-7 Motors Minority Dealers Association and as a member of the 1-8 Chevrolet National Products Advisory Board; despite his demanding 1-9 professional life, this highly regarded gentleman is deeply 1-10 committed to his community, to which he contributes through his 1-11 service as a lifetime member of the National Association for the 1-12 Advancement of Colored People and several chambers of commerce and 1-13 through his sponsorship of numerous Little League baseball and 1-14 soccer teams and Four Seasons Books for Little People; and 1-15 WHEREAS, In all aspects of his life, John Powell has 1-16 demonstrated outstanding leadership, commitment, and dedication to 1-17 others; a man of great energy and enthusiasm, he is indeed 1-18 deserving of our highest praise and recognition for his continuing 1-19 contributions in this regard; now, therefore, be it 1-20 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 1-21 Legislature hereby honor John Powell for his numerous achievements 1-22 as a businessman and commend him for his exemplary civic 1-23 involvement; and, be it further 1-24 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-1 prepared for Mr. Powell as an expression of high regard by the 2-2 Texas House of Representatives.