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78S30392 JNC-D

By:  Flynn                                                        H.R. No. 159



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Texas A&M University--Commerce alumnus Gene 
Casselberry has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious 
Spirit of Mayo Award; and
	WHEREAS, Named in honor of William L. Mayo, founder of Texas 
A&M University--Commerce, the Spirit of Mayo Award recognizes 
individuals who embody the credo "ceaseless industry, fearless 
investigation, unfettered thought, and unselfish service to 
others"; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Casselberry graduated from the university in 
1965, receiving a bachelor's degree in agricultural education, and 
earned a master's degree in educational administration in 1966; 
during his college years, he served in student government and was a 
member of the Kappa Alpha Fraternity; and
	WHEREAS, For more than three decades, this business leader 
has worked at Drake Furniture, where he has employed many students 
of his alma mater; he remains a valued member of the Alumni 
Association Board of Directors and Foundation Board and has 
received the Gold Blazer Award for his dedicated service; and
	WHEREAS, Active in a host of worthy organizations, Mr. 
Casselberry was named Commerce Citizen of the Year in 1988; he is 
currently board president of the United Way of Commerce and the 
Commerce Water District and contributes his time and talents to the 
Downtown Merchants Association and the Downtown Celebration of 
Lights Committee; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Casselberry's commendable record of service to 
his alma mater and his community makes him a truly worthy recipient 
of the Spirit of Mayo Award; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Gene 
Casselberry on receiving the Spirit of Mayo Award and extend to him 
sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Casselberry as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.