79R13664 MDM-D

By:  Hughes                                                       H.R. No. 1546



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Ray Lawson has most deservedly been named Marshall's 
2004 Outstanding Citizen by the Greater Marshall Chamber of 
Commerce, and he indeed merits special commendation; and
	WHEREAS, Highly regarded in the business community, from 
which he has twice retired and to which he has twice returned, Mr. 
Lawson currently leads Harrison County Glass, today owned by the 
sons of his late partner of many years; and
	WHEREAS, A veteran of the U.S. Army Medical Corps, this 
esteemed gentleman has shown exemplary civic leadership as 
president of the local Optimist and Rotary clubs, as a willing 
office holder with his church, and as campaign manager for a 
successful congressional candidate; he holds lifetime membership 
with Optimist International, was named a Paul Harris Fellow, and 
has served his community as a school trustee and as a member of 
various boards, including the Marshall Chamber of Commerce board of 
directors, of which he is chairman-elect; and
	WHEREAS, Devoted to his family as well, Mr. Lawson and his 
beloved wife, Mona, take great pride in their son, David, and his 
Russian-born wife, Tatiana, whom they have welcomed to the Lone 
Star State with genuine Texas hospitality; and
	WHEREAS, Ray Lawson continually exemplifies the best in human 
nature as he works in behalf of his family, church, profession, and 
community, and it is a pleasure to honor him at this time; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Ray Lawson on being named 
Marshall's 2004 Outstanding Citizen and extend to him sincere best 
wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Lawson as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.