78S10077 JNC-D

By:  Hochberg                                                     H.R. No. 9  



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Jerry Branch was honored as Sharpstown Citizen of 
the Year on June 18, 2003, by the Greater Southwest Houston Chamber 
of Commerce; and
	WHEREAS, A member of the Sharpstown Civic Association for the 
past four years, Mr. Branch has helped to make Sharpstown a better 
place in which to work, live, and raise a family through his 
involvement with the association as well as a number of other 
worthwhile groups; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Branch is the founder of the Sharpstown Nature 
Club and has invited nationally recognized naturalists, 
photographers, authors, and environmentalists to address the 
group; in addition, this innovative gentleman began a plant swap 
program, chaired the Trees for Sharpstown effort, which resulted in 
Trees for Houston planting more than 200 trees in the community, and 
he has also gained support among local residents for establishing 
more purple martin houses in the area; and
	WHEREAS, Through his many good works, Jerry Branch has 
demonstrated great dedication to the people of his community, and 
his selfless service is a source of inspiration to all who know him; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Jerry Branch 
on being named Sharpstown Citizen of the Year and extend to him 
sincere best wishes for continued success with all of his future 
endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Branch as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.