H.R. No. 1182

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, David Busch, founder of the Hawaiian Falls chain of water parks, was featured in the 2012 publication Bold Leadership: Biblical Principles for Marketplace Impact, written by Dr. Merlin Switzer; and

WHEREAS, Authored by a professional business consultant, the book includes insight from more than 70 prominent business leaders on how their faith has factored into their management strategies, their workplace relationships, and their successes in the market; and

WHEREAS, David Busch spent more than 30 years in the amusement park industry before opening the first Hawaiian Falls water park in Garland in 2003; in the decade since, his enterprise has expanded into a chain of four parks throughout North Texas and one in Waco; and

WHEREAS, From the outset, Mr. Busch's faith has played a prominent role in his business philosophy, which emphasizes compassion and servant leadership; he has encouraged employees to care for guests according to the tenets of Christianity, such as putting others first and treating others as they wish to be treated; and

WHEREAS, David Busch has made a positive difference in the business community by successfully integrating his faith into his management practices, and his words of advice are certain to be a source of inspiration to the many who aspire to emulate his model of principled leadership; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate David Busch on being featured in the book Bold Leadership: Biblical Principles for Marketplace Impact and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

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

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______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1182 was adopted by the House on April 17, 2013, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House