78S10566 JNC-D

By:  Crownover                                                    H.R. No. 80 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Tim and Janice Charles have committed themselves to 
making Denton a better place in which to live, work, and raise a 
family, and for their years of service to the people of the 
community, they are truly worthy to be called Honorary Texans; and
	WHEREAS, Well-known as vital and valued residents of their 
adopted hometown, they have given freely of their time and talents 
to a number of worthwhile causes; and
	WHEREAS, Former CEO of Denton Community Hospital, Mr. Charles 
has been actively involved in numerous civic organizations, serving 
on the boards of directors for the United Way, the Chamber of 
Commerce, Ann's Haven Hospice, and the Healthy Communities 
Coalition of Denton County; in addition, this admirable gentleman 
has worked with the Denton Independent School Board Task Force and 
was appointed to the City Bond Election Committee by the mayor; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Charles currently serves on the boards of 
directors for the Denton Benefit League, the Denton Community 
Theater, the Greater Denton Arts Guild, and the United Way; a former 
member of the boards of the Arts and Jazz Festival Foundation, 
Denton Holiday Festival Association, and the Greater Denton Arts 
Council, she is also involved with the Denton High School Parent 
Teacher Association, the DHS Backstage Boosters, and the DHS Tennis 
Team Sponsor; and
	WHEREAS, Though they were not born in the Lone Star State, Tim 
and Janice Charles have made many lasting contributions to their 
Texas community, and they are truly deserving of special 
recognition; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby declare Tim and Janice 
Charles to be Honorary Texans and commend them for their generous 
service in behalf of the residents of Denton County; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the couple as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.