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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 457
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Roy Owens on his success as a barbecue champion and his |
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service to the community; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Owens is a member of the barbecue cook-off |
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team Across the Tracks, which won the overall grand champion and |
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champion ribs titles at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo |
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World Championship Bar-B-Que Contest on February 23, 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Owens is a third-generation general |
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contractor and the principal of Roca Construction, a firm that |
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has specialized in federal, state, and local projects such as |
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educational institutions, senior citizen housing, airports, and |
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convention centers; and |
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WHEREAS, With a strong commitment to serving his |
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community, this dedicated disabled veteran has served on |
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numerous boards and advisory panels; his current philanthropic |
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focus is the nonprofit organization Merit Takes a Village, which |
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provides education and job training for those affected by |
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underemployment, many of whom are returning veterans; this |
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exemplary group works to empower those individuals so that they |
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can find their place in the workforce and begin to play a larger |
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role in the lives of their communities; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Owens is active in numerous other |
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professional and civic organizations; he is a charter member of |
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the Minority Contractors Association of Texas and has served |
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multiple terms as its president; and |
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WHEREAS, He has worked with determination and generosity |
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to make life better for the people of Houston, and he is truly |
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deserving of recognition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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83rd Legislature, hereby commend Roy Owens on his many |
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achievements and contributions to his community and extend to him |
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best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Ellis |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 13, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |