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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, William Sproull has played an instrumental role in |
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the economic development of Richardson, and his efforts are |
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building a brighter future for his fellow residents; and |
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WHEREAS, The president and CEO of the area chamber of |
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commerce, Mr. Sproull also leads the Richardson Economic |
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Development Partnership and the Metroplex Technology Business |
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Council, which has become one of the largest trade associations for |
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technology companies in the state; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Sproull has further benefited his industry and |
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the greater community by helping to establish the Texas Emerging |
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Technology Fund, and he has been appointed to three consecutive |
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terms on its state advisory committee by Governor Rick Perry; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the years, Mr. Sproull has shared his time |
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and expertise with the board of directors of the International |
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Economic Development Council, The University of Texas at Dallas |
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Venture Development Center, the North Texas Regional Center for |
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Innovation & Commercialization, and the North Texas Commission; and |
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WHEREAS, This notable Texan has been recognized for his many |
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professional accomplishments; a two-time recipient of the American |
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Economic Development Council's "Best of Class" marketing award, he |
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has also been honored for his work with the Richardson Economic |
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Development Partnership, which has repeatedly been named one of the |
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top 10 development groups in the United States by Site Selection |
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magazine; and |
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WHEREAS, William Sproull's vision and dedication have helped |
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Richardson to grow and prosper, and his contributions have made a |
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lasting, positive impact on this North Texas community; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor William Sproull for his contributions to |
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the economic development of Richardson and extend to him sincere |
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best wishes for continued success with his important work; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Sproull as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Carter |
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Leach |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 917 was adopted by the House on March |
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27, 2013, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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