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By: Hunter H.R. No. 674
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Tony McMillan, executive vice president and general
manager of the Expo Center of Taylor County, Inc., was recently
named Manager of the Year by the Texas Association of Fairs and
Events; and
WHEREAS, A deserving recipient of this prestigious award, Mr.
McMillan assumed his current post on October 1, 1989; he also has an
impressive record of volunteer contributions to the Expo Center,
having served terms as treasurer, vice president, and president of
the facility's board of directors before becoming general manager;
and
WHEREAS, Among his many duties at the Expo Center, this
esteemed administrator is responsible for overseeing all bookings
for the 117-acre complex, including negotiating pricing and
contracts; for maintaining relationships with clients, as well as
with the city, county, and chamber of commerce and the Convention
and Visitors Bureau staff; for coordinating county and state inmate
work crews for special projects; and for managing Expo Center
staff; and
WHEREAS, In addition to excelling in his regular duties, Mr.
McMillan is also credited with helping to bring such popular annual
events to the center as the Texas High School Rodeo Association
State Finals, the Texas State 4-H Horse Show, the Western Heritage
Classic, and the Coors Silver Bullet Team Roping Finals; and
WHEREAS, A board member and former president of the Texas
Association of Fairs and Events, Mr. McMillan has given generously
of his time and talents in support of other civic organizations as
well, including the United Way, 4-H, the Taylor County Livestock
Association, FFA, Wylie Junior Rodeo Club, and the Kiwanis Club of
Abilene; and
WHEREAS, Mr. McMillan's devotion to his career and community
are surpassed only by his love of family; he married his wife, Gail,
on December 22, 1955, and they have been blessed with five children
and nine cherished grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding Texan can take great pride in his
many achievements, as his efforts have helped to make Taylor County
a better place to live and work, and it is a pleasure to honor him on
his recent accolade; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Tony McMillan of Abilene on being
named Manager of the Year by the Texas Association of Fairs and
Events 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. McMillan as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.