1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1098 1-3 WHEREAS, The Texas Senate is proud to recognize 1-4 David Alan Gongre for his extraordinary service to the citizens 1-5 of Jacinto City as mayor and for his contributions to the people 1-6 of Texas; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Born on October 17, 1951, in Nachitoches, Louisiana, 1-8 David grew up in a family of two brothers and three sisters; and 1-9 WHEREAS, A graduate of Milby High School, he attended 1-10 San Jacinto College; in 1976 he married Sue Carol Trujillo; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Gongre are the proud parents of three 1-12 children, Tamara, Jennifer, and David Alan, Jr., who have presented 1-13 their parents with two beloved grandchildren, Halie Marie Harrelson 1-14 and Bret Alan McCormick; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Recently promoted to production manager, Mr. Gongre 1-16 is employed by Alfred Conhagen of Texas, Incorporated, in La Marque; 1-17 and 1-18 WHEREAS, Elected mayor of Jacinto City in 1989, Mayor Gongre 1-19 brought to his post the knowledge, skills, and dedication necessary 1-20 to fulfill his position, and he has devoted countless hours to civic 1-21 projects; and 1-22 WHEREAS, A member of the Sam Houston Area Council of 2-1 Boy Scouts of America, he has been Assistant District Commissioner 2-2 of the Eagle Trail District and the recipient of Arrowhead Honor, 2-3 Wood Badge, and scouters training awards; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Dedicated to his community, David has coached Galena 2-5 Park Tee Ball, Jacinto City Pee Wee Baseball, and Jacinto City 2-6 Little League; and 2-7 WHEREAS, Interested in fostering his professional 2-8 associations, he is a member of the Texas Municipal League and of 2-9 the Harris County Mayor's and Council's Association; and 2-10 WHEREAS, Mayor Gongre is an exemplary public servant, and his 2-11 strong leadership qualities and ability to work well with others 2-12 have greatly benefitted his constituents and all citizens of Texas; 2-13 now, therefore, be it 2-14 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-15 76th Legislature, hereby honor Mayor David Alan Gongre for his 2-16 many achievements and his excellent service to his community; and, 2-17 be it further 2-18 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him 2-19 as an expression of the highest regard of the Texas Senate. 2-20 Gallegos 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 President of the Senate 2-23 I hereby certify that the above 2-24 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-25 on May 25, 1999. 2-26 ______________________________________ 2-27 Secretary of the Senate 2-28 ______________________________________ 2-29 Member, Texas Senate