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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Craig Van Amburgh was honored by the Heritage of |
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Odessa Foundation with a 2009 Community Statesman Award in |
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recognition of 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. Van |
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Amburgh was selected for this accolade in the category of community |
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service; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Van Amburgh has been the president of CVA |
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Advertising and Marketing, Ltd., since 1991, and he has been |
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actively involved in numerous local organizations, including the |
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Odessa Downtown Rotary Club, the Permian Basin Advertising |
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Federation, the Education Foundation, and the Permian Playhouse; he |
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serves on the boards of the Odessa Industrial Development |
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Corporation and the Odessa Chamber of Commerce, and he was inducted |
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into the chamber's Business Hall of Fame in 2006; he has also been |
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recognized with the Cultural Council Volunteer of the Year |
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designation by the Odessa Council for the Arts and Humanities; 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 Craig Van Amburgh on his receipt of |
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a 2009 Community Statesman Award and extend to him sincere best |
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wishes for 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. Van Amburgh as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |