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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Dale Roberts has provided leadership and vision for |
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the credit union industry in Texas for nearly 40 years, and his |
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retirement in 2007 provides a fitting opportunity to pay tribute to |
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this notable professional; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Roberts began his career in 1968, and through |
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hard work and determination he rose through the ranks, ultimately |
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becoming president and CEO of PrimeWay Federal Credit Union in |
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1996; under his leadership, PrimeWay has experienced tremendous |
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growth, reaching $250 million in assets while serving more than |
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45,000 members; and |
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WHEREAS, A graduate of Southwest CUNA Management School, Mr. |
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Roberts has shared his time with a number of industry |
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organizations; the founder of Credit Union Acceptance Corporation |
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and Credit Union Mortgages of Texas, he serves as director of Texas |
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Credit Union League, the Houston Chapter of Credit Unions, and |
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Information Technologies Credit Union Association; he has chaired |
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the Texas Credit Union Shared Services Centers Advisory Committee |
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and is a valued member of the Texas Credit Union League Bank |
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Conversion Committee and the Texas Telephone Credit Union |
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Association; and |
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WHEREAS, Also active in his community, Mr. Roberts serves as |
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chairman of the board of directors for Career and Recovery |
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Resources, a nonprofit, United Way agency that assists a wide range |
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of individuals in need; and |
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WHEREAS, Dale Roberts has earned the lasting respect of many, |
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and he leaves the banking world with a legacy of professionalism and |
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a host of colleagues who wish him a happy and fulfilling retirement; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Dale Roberts on the occasion of his |
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retirement from PrimeWay Federal Credit Union and extend to him |
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best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Roberts as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Dutton |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1291 was adopted by the House on March |
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29, 2007, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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