SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 949

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Jerry Dunfey on the grand occasion of his 80th birthday; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Dunfey was born May 23, 1935; as a young man, he went into business with his brothers, and by the 1960s, they had founded Dunfey Hotels, known today as Omni Hotels International; and

WHEREAS, His family has always been very active in Democratic politics, and after working on John F. Kennedy's presidential campaign, Mr. Dunfey had the honor of being invited to the presidential inauguration; today, he continues to serve as an activist with Friends of Obama; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Dunfey shares a life of service with his wife, Nadine B. Hack, with whom he has actively worked to promote civil rights and address global issues; they have served on a number of civic boards, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Change, and they were guests of state at President Nelson Mandela's 1994 inauguration; he serves as president of Global Citizens Circle; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Dunfey is a loving father, and his six grandchildren are a source of immense pride and joy; he is respected and admired by many, and his birthday is indeed cause for celebration among his family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby congratulate Jerry Dunfey on the occasion of his 80th birthday, May 23, 2015, and extend to him best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Ellis

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 21, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate