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                                                                  H.R. No. 1776



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Seagoville Chamber of Commerce held its annual 
awards banquet on March 5, 2005, recognizing a number of local 
citizens and businesses that have helped to make this community a 
better place in which to live, work, and raise a family; and
	WHEREAS, At this memorable event, two individuals were 
honored as the community's outstanding citizens, for they have 
enhanced the quality of life enjoyed by area residents in myriad 
ways; the chamber recognized George Williams as Man of the Year and 
Elizabeth Gant as Woman of the Year; and
	WHEREAS, Another highlight of the occasion for many was the 
selection of six dedicated educators as Teachers of the Year; this 
esteemed group included MaryAnn Gibson of Kleberg Elementary 
School, Deanna Loll of Central Elementary School, Jessyca Caldwell 
of Seagoville Elementary School, Afi George of Seagoville Middle 
School, Robert Allen of Seagoville High School, and Lawrence Sears 
of the Seagoville Alternative Center; and
	WHEREAS, Finally, a number of honorees were acknowledged for 
the significant contributions they too have made to the betterment 
of the community; these distinguished recipients were Pat Bearden, 
who was named Director of the Year; LaFawn Robertson, Citizen of the 
Year; Rare Finds, Business of the Year; Jeannie Hogle, City 
Employee of the Year; A. J. Jumper, Police Officer of the Year; 
Ruben Pena, Reserve Police Officer of the Year; Mark Hamilton, 
Firefighter of the Year; Ryan Edwards, honored for his exceptional 
contributions as a volunteer firefighter; Neal Wooley, honored for 
lifetime achievement; and Wal-Mart, which received special 
recognition; and
	WHEREAS, The citizens of Seagoville have greatly benefited 
from the interest and involvement of these notable partners in the 
community, who are continuing to shape the growth and development 
of the town they are proud to call home; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate the recipients of the 2005 
Seagoville Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards and extend to them 
sincere best wishes for continued achievement; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the honorees as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                 Jones of Dallas

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1776 was adopted by the House on May 
25, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House