83R21628 BPG-D

By: Hughes H.R. No. 1682

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Larry and Diane Huston have been named Man and Woman of the Year by the Hawkins Area Chamber of Commerce; and

WHEREAS, The Hustons are very active in the chamber, and Mr. Huston served as president for two years; in addition, he has worked extensively with vendors at the Hawkins Oil Festival; and

WHEREAS, Giving generously of his time and talents, Mr. Huston has also benefited the Association of Lake Hawkins Property Owners through his dedicated efforts; he served as president of the organization for two years; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Huston have shared a fulfilling relationship of nearly a half-century, and they take great pride in their three children and seven grandchildren; they began their journey together as husband and wife in Davenport, Iowa, where Mr. Huston worked for Eagle Signal Controls before becoming an electrician for the city; subsequently, Mr. Huston served as an electrician for the city of Pueblo, Colorado; and

WHEREAS, In 1985, the Hustons moved to Mesquite; Mr. Huston worked in the city's traffic department for 23 years and then took early retirement so that he and his wife could fulfill their dream of moving to Lake Hawkins; and

WHEREAS, Larry and Diane Huston have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to making Lake Hawkins an even better place to live and to visit, and their efforts have earned the respect and appreciation of their fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Larry and Diane Huston on their selection as Man and Woman of the Year by the Hawkins Area Chamber of Commerce and extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

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