By Smith                                               H.R. No. 820
         76R13405 GMW-D                           
                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Charles Orean of Bedford is an outstanding civic
 1-2     leader, and his many notable achievements are truly worthy of
 1-3     special recognition; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Mr. Orean, who was born in Shiner and spent his
 1-5     childhood in Houston, graduated from Mount Carmel High School in
 1-6     1963 and received a political science degree from the University of
 1-7     Houston in 1967; he then served for two years in the United States
 1-8     Army at Fort Bliss in El Paso before joining Allstate Insurance in
 1-9     1972; and
1-10           WHEREAS, A Bedford resident since 1977, Mr. Orean is well
1-11     known and respected throughout the community; he has been a member
1-12     of the Bedford City Council since 1993 and was mayor pro tem from
1-13     1994 to 1995, and his dedication to his responsibilities and the
1-14     citizens of Bedford is notable; and
1-15           WHEREAS, In addition to his terms on the city council, he
1-16     served on the Planning and Zoning Commission from 1979 to 1992,
1-17     including 10 years as chairman, and on the Zoning Board of
1-18     Adjustment; he has also donated his time to the St. Michael
1-19     Catholic Community, Friends of the Bedford Public Library, the
1-20     Bedford Historical Foundation, and Trinity High School as a choir
1-21     booster; and
1-22           WHEREAS, Through the years he has drawn strength and
1-23     inspiration from his wife, the former Carol Howard, and his two
1-24     beloved daughters, Christine and Laura; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, Charles Orean has distinguished himself as a vital
 2-2     and valued member of his community, and it is most fitting that he
 2-3     be recognized for his myriad accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
 2-4           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-5     Legislature hereby honor Charles Orean for his many civic
 2-6     contributions and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
 2-7     success and happiness; and, be it further
 2-8           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-9     prepared for Mr. Orean as an expression of high regard by the Texas
2-10     House of Representatives.