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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 599
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WHEREAS, The strength and cohesion of our communities are |
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enhanced by the devoted efforts of individuals such as Dr. Roger |
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I. Van Horn, whose tireless work has contributed immeasurably to |
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the quality of life in Nacogdoches; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Dr. Van Horn |
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attended Nathan Hale High School and continued his education at |
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Westminster College; he went on to graduate from the University |
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of Missouri in 1970 with a degree in dentistry; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Van Horn then joined the United States Army |
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and attained the rank of major while serving as an army dentist; |
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after leaving the military in 1975, he established a private |
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dental practice in Nacogdoches and served local residents for |
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nearly four decades before retiring in 2014; and |
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WHEREAS, A dedicated champion of his community, Dr. Van |
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Horn held the office of Mayor of Nacogdoches from 2007 to 2017; he |
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has also held leadership roles with the Nacogdoches County |
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Chamber of Commerce, the Nacogdoches County Economic Development |
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Corporation, the Nacogdoches Jaycees, and CASA of Deep East |
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Texas; moreover, he helped establish the Heritage Heralds and the |
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Nacogdoches Youth Soccer Association, and he ministers to |
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prisoners in Henderson; in recognition of his efforts, he was |
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named the Nacogdoches Citizen of the Year in 2013 and inducted |
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into the Nacogdoches Heritage Festival Hall of Fame in 2015; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Van Horn is the devoted father of two sons, |
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Matthew and Jacob, and he also takes great pride in his four |
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grandchildren, Eloise, Ivan, Anna Everett, and Leo; and |
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WHEREAS, Roger Van Horn has demonstrated a lasting |
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commitment to making Nacogdoches a better place for all, and in |
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so doing, he has earned the deep respect and appreciation of his |
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fellow residents; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Roger I. Van Horn for his |
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service to the Nacogdoches community and extend to him sincere |
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best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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Dr. Van Horn as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Nichols |
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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 April 17, 2019. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |