78R11751 WMS-D

By:  Callegari                                                    H.R. No. 853



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Stan Stanley was deservedly named 2002 Citizen of 
the Year by the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce for his many notable 
contributions to the betterment of his community; and
	WHEREAS, A gifted athlete in high school, Mr. Stanley played 
baseball his freshman year at Texas Christian University; he later 
took a position at Johnson and Johnson Pharmaceutical, where he 
became national sales director for the health care division, and 
after 15 years he entered the sign business; and
	WHEREAS, He has worked to bring prosperity to his fellow 
citizens as a member of the board of directors of both Tradition 
Bank and the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce, and has devoted 
considerable time and energy to chamber projects in his six years 
with the organization; and
	WHEREAS, This civic-minded gentleman has for many years 
served as a judge for the Katy Rodeo Parade and has also worked as a 
dedicated volunteer on the Rice Harvest Festival; in addition, he 
teaches country western dancing with his wife to area couples, and 
has often donated proceeds to help with mission fund-raisers; and
	WHEREAS, An Eagle Scout, Mr. Stanley has been active in 
scouting for half a century; personally whittling a walking stick 
for every new Eagle Scout in the area, including Governor Rick Perry 
and his son, he has shared his enthusiasm and wisdom to benefit 
local youth as a scoutmaster and as district commissioner for the 
Mustang District of the Sam Houston Area Council; for his myriad 
contributions, he was chosen to receive numerous accolades, 
including the second highest award in scouting, the Silver Beaver; 
and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Stanley's dedication to his fellowman and his 
civic accomplishments are a source of inspiration to all who know 
him, and have greatly contributed to the Katy community; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Stan Stanley on his selection as 
2002 Citizen of the Year by the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce and 
extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Stanley as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.