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79R4114 BJM-D

By:  Hamilton                                                     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.