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H.R. No. 234
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Lola Burgess is retiring from her position as
executive vice president of the Silsbee Chamber of Commerce on
March 31, 2005, bringing to a close an exceptional tenure with the
organization that has spanned 23 years; and
WHEREAS, In her role as chamber vice president, Mrs. Burgess
has been a tireless advocate of the Silsbee community, promoting
area events, championing local businesses and organizations, and
setting a sterling example of leadership to which all may aspire;
and
WHEREAS, This notable woman has further proven herself to be
one of Silsbee's most invaluable assets through her important work
with a number of organizations; former publicity and promotion
chair for the Silsbee Independent School District School Board
referendum, she has managed publicity for the Christmas in the Big
Thicket Festival and Lighted Parade as well as for the Silsbee
Little Theater, a group she has also served as president and as a
member of its Fifth Street Band; moreover, she has greatly
benefited the Better Business Bureau of Southeast Texas as a
director and the Lamar Institute of Technology as a trustee; and
WHEREAS, In all of her endeavors, she enjoys the love and
support of her husband, County Commissioner Bob Burgess, and her
son, Dr. Rob Burgess; and
WHEREAS, Lola Burgess has made Silsbee a better place in
which to live, work, and raise a family, and her outstanding efforts
in behalf of the city she loves to call home will have a positive and
lasting impact on area residents; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Lola Burgess on her distinguished record
of service as executive vice president of the Silsbee Chamber of
Commerce and extend to her sincere best wishes for a happy
retirement; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Burgess as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Hamilton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 234 was adopted by the House on
February 24, 2005, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House