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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Ted Hogan was honored by the Heritage of Odessa |
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Foundation with a 2009 Community Statesman Award in recognition of |
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his outstanding civic contributions; and |
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WHEREAS, Every year for the past quarter-century, the |
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Heritage of Odessa Foundation has paid tribute to individuals who |
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have excelled in their various fields and in their public service |
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endeavors; nominated by their fellow citizens and chosen by a |
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special committee, the 13 recipients have volunteered their time |
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and resources to support Odessa and its residents; in 2009, Mr. |
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Hogan was selected for this accolade in the category of business; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Hogan has operated a number of local commercial |
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ventures, including Chief Transports, Turner Bit Services, and |
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Black Viper Energy Services, and he is currently the proprietor of |
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Light Tower Rentals, Incorporated, which has seven branches |
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throughout Texas and New Mexico and more than 100 employees; Mr. |
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Hogan also serves on The University of Texas of the Permian Basin |
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Development Board and the Security Bank Advisory Board, and he is |
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actively involved in the Boy Scouts of America, the United Way, the |
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American Pilots' Association, and the Odessa Chamber of Commerce; |
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moreover, he is a deacon at the 6th and Jackson Church of Christ; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan has demonstrated an unwavering |
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commitment to his profession and to the city of Odessa, and his |
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compassion and generosity are an inspiration to all who know him; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Ted Hogan on his receipt of a 2009 |
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Community Statesman Award and extend to him sincere best wishes for |
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continued success and happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Hogan as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Lewis |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1098 was adopted by the House on April |
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9, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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