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79R16639 KO-D
By: Jones of Dallas 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.