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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Tom Heard has been recognized by Amtrak as a 2012 |
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Champion of the Rails for his notable contributions to the McGregor |
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station; and |
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WHEREAS, One of Amtrak's President's Safety & Service Awards, |
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the Champion of the Rails designation honors those individuals who |
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serve as models for exceeding the company's goals for |
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organizational excellence; and |
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WHEREAS, The historic McGregor train depot was built in 1904, |
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but it had largely fallen into disrepair when Mr. Heard intervened; |
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he completely renovated the interior and exterior of the building, |
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updating everything from the plumbing to the windows and benches |
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and paying for the reupholstering himself; today, this stop along |
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the Texas Eagle route, which was largely abandoned before his |
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efforts, has become a warm and inviting location for passengers, |
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especially college-bound students; and |
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WHEREAS, Through his outstanding initiative and impressive |
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hard work, Tom Heard has transformed the McGregor station into a |
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great source of pride for the community, and his accomplishments |
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are indeed deserving of recognition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Tom Heard on his receipt of a 2012 |
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Champion of the Rails award from Amtrak and extend to him sincere |
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best wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Heard as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |