By Hope                                                H.R. No. 652
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives takes great pride
 1-2     in honoring residents of this great state who have worked toward
 1-3     the betterment of their communities, and it is indeed a privilege
 1-4     to recognize Froncell Reece of Conroe for his many contributions to
 1-5     his community and the Lone Star State; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, A graduate of Prairie View A&M University where he
 1-7     lettered in track and football, Mr. Reece was a dedicated educator
 1-8     and coach for more than four decades; during the course of his
 1-9     notable career, he led baseball, football, and track teams to
1-10     numerous district and state championships, and he taught vocational
1-11     agriculture until his retirement in 1991; and
1-12           WHEREAS, He is an exceptional civic leader, whose experience
1-13     and vision have benefited a host of worthwhile groups; he has been
1-14     a member of the boards of Habitat for Humanity, the Montgomery
1-15     County NAACP, the Metropolitan Day Care Center, and Conroe Friendly
1-16     City Kiwanis, where he has served as president and treasurer; he
1-17     has also given generously of his time and talents to the Boy Scouts
1-18     of America and participated in a summer youth program in Conroe for
1-19     30 years; and
1-20           WHEREAS, Recognized by many organizations for his
1-21     contributions and achievements, Mr. Reece is the recipient of a
1-22     Prairie View Distinguished Alumni Signal Service Award, and he was
1-23     inducted into the Prairie View University Sports Hall of Fame in
1-24     1995; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, A devoted member of the Metropolitan United
 2-2     Methodist Church, Mr. Reece is a man of faith and integrity whose
 2-3     immeasurable contributions to his community are truly admirable,
 2-4     and it is most fitting to take this opportunity to honor him; now,
 2-5     therefore, be it
 2-6           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-7     Legislature hereby commend Froncell Reese for his continued service
 2-8     to the state and his fellowman and extend to him sincere best
 2-9     wishes in all of his future endeavors; and, be it further
2-10           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-11     prepared for Mr. Reece as an expression of high regard by the Texas
2-12     House of Representatives.