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 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
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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.
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2-27                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-29                                           Member, Texas Senate