H.R. No. 193

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Brothers Jack and Don Wood have been named 2010

Outstanding Citizens of the Year by the Odessa Chamber of Commerce;

and

WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas Tech University, Jack Wood

currently serves as president and CEO of Western National Bank; he

has held leadership positions with the local United Way and chamber

of commerce as well as with Texas Tech University and The University

of Texas of the Permian Basin; today, he is an honorary chair of the

American Combat Airman Hall of Fame and the West Texas Food Bank and

a valued member of First United Methodist Church; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Wood has earned a number of honors through the

years, including the titles of Odessa Chamber of Commerce

Entrepreneur of the Year and Texas Tech Alumni of the Year; in all

of his endeavors, he has enjoyed the loving support of his wife,

Sheri, and his daughters, Taylor and Kirby; and

WHEREAS, An equally positive force in the community is Don

Wood, president of Permian Enterprises; he earned his bachelor's

degree from Texas Tech University and currently serves on the

Employees Retirement System of Texas Board of Trustees and the UTPB

Performing Arts Advisory Committee; his valuable insight has also

benefited the Permian Basin Area Foundation, the Midland-Odessa

Transportation Alliance, and the Texas Prepaid Higher Education

Tuition Board; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Wood is active in the Westminster Presbyterian

Church congregation and a devoted father to his son, Jordan, and his

daughter, Rachel; recognized for his exceptional service, he has

received the Heritage of Odessa Award for Excellence in Business

and been named Odessa Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur of the Year

and Texas Tech Alumni of the Year; and

WHEREAS, Jack and Don Wood have demonstrated enthusiasm and

generosity that are helping to make the Odessa area an even better

place to live and work, and it is a pleasure to join in commending

them for their outstanding efforts in behalf of their fellow

residents; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas

Legislature hereby congratulate Jack and Don Wood on being named

the 2010 Outstanding Citizens of the Year and extend to them sincere

best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

prepared for Jack Wood and Don Wood as an expression of high regard

by the Texas House of Representatives.

Lewis

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 193 was adopted by the House on January 25, 2011, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House