H.R. No. 13 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, On June 19, 2003, The Woodlands Operating Company 
and The Woodlands Villager newspaper presented the fifth annual 
Hometown Heroes awards to five citizens of The Woodlands who have 
made extraordinary contributions toward the betterment of their 
community; and
	WHEREAS, One of these outstanding Texans is Tom Boak, Jr., a 
resident of The Woodlands since 1973 who has for three decades 
devoted himself to a variety of important civic and charitable 
organizations, including the YMCA, The Woodlands Athletic Club, and 
the South Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce; in addition, he is 
an esteemed Rotarian who has not missed a single meeting of The 
Woodlands Rotary Club in 28 years; and
	WHEREAS, Demonstrating uncommon commitment, generosity, and 
selflessness, this Hometown Hero has shown himself to be a man of 
great distinction, and the citizens of the Lone Star State are proud 
to join with residents of The Woodlands in paying tribute to this 
exemplary community leader and volunteer; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Tom Boak, Jr., of 
The Woodlands on his recent designation as a 2003 Hometown Hero and 
extend to him best wishes for success and happiness in all his 
future endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Boak as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                         Eissler

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 13 was adopted by the House on July 
18, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House