H.R. No. 20

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Robert E. Wright has been named Mexia's 2006 Nubbin Bankhead Citizen of the Year for his longstanding commitment to making his community a better place in which to live, work, and raise a family; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Wright is a graduate of Mexia High School and Baylor University; he has enjoyed a lengthy and successful career in journalism, beginning when he was a boy in Tehuacana, and he printed and sold his own newspaper; currently the editor of the Mexia Daily News, he has ably served the paper since 1959, providing decades of quality reporting and earning a reputation as Mexia's own "walking history book"; and

WHEREAS, This veteran of the United States Army and 1997 recipient of the Mexia High School Outstanding Alumnus award has also given of his time and talents to a number of civic groups, including the Lion's Club; in addition, he is a valued congregant of the First United Methodist Church, where he has served as head usher and on the administrative board; and

WHEREAS, Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Bob Wright is one of his community's most valuable assets; he may reflect with great satisfaction on his years of service to Mexia and know that his efforts have made a positive difference in the town he is proud to call home; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Robert E. Wright on being named the Mexia Nubbin Bankhead Citizen of the Year for 2006 and extend to him best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Wright as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Cook of Navarro

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 20 was adopted by the House on March 1, 2007, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House