82R7710 JEN-D

By: Murphy H.R. No. 853

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Ed Wolff of Houston has been named the 2010 REALTOR of the Year by the Houston Association of REALTORS; and

WHEREAS, A fourth-generation Houstonian, Ed Wolff joined his mother's firm, Beth Wolff REALTORS, after graduating from Louisiana State University; today, he is the president of the company and a leader in the Houston real estate community; and

WHEREAS, Widely respected by his peers, Mr. Wolff has served on the boards of HAR, the Texas Association of REALTORS, and the American chapter of the International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI), and he played an important part in bringing the World Congress of the FIABCI to Houston in 2004; as a certified international property specialist, he has shared his expertise with audiences around the world; and

WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Mr. Wolff has given generously of his time and talents to a number of worthy causes, especially Texas Children's Hospital and the nonprofit group It's My Heart, which assists those affected by heart defects; he is also active in the LSU Alumni Association; this esteemed Texan has been recognized by the Houston Business Journal as one of the city's top 40 leaders under the age of 40, and in 2008, HAR conferred on him its prestigious John E. Wolf Citizenship Cup Award; and

WHEREAS, Through his skill, dedication, and commitment to excellence, Ed Wolff has become known as a leader in his profession and has made significant contributions to the community at large; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Ed Wolff on his selection as the 2010 REALTOR of the Year by the Houston Association of REALTORS and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further

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