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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Bobby Waddle on the grand occasion of his 90th |
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birthday, which is being celebrated with a gathering of his |
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friends and family on June 17, 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in 1933, Bobby Waddle is an esteemed Texan |
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and a highly distinguished veteran of the United States Air |
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Force; a lifelong member of the DeSoto community, Bobby has |
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dedicated himself to serving the people of Texas through his |
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exemplary civic leadership and his enduring commitment to public |
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service; and |
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WHEREAS, A retired colonel in the United States Air Force |
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and an alumnus of Texas Tech University and the University of |
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Northern Colorado, Bobby Waddle has led an impressive 30-year |
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military career that includes serving as a fighter pilot and |
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flight instructor as well as in chief leadership roles in |
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education and training at the national level; with his background |
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in agriculture and his family's long history of ranching in the |
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DeSoto area, Bobby has also thrived in his professional endeavors |
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in the areas of business and farming, and he has generously given |
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back to his community over the years through his loyal and |
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untiring support of civic and community groups and through his |
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outstanding efforts on behalf of local government; and |
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WHEREAS, Bobby was elected to the DeSoto City Council in |
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2001, and he served as the city's mayor pro tempore before being |
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elected mayor in 2007; he is widely respected and admired for his |
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steadfast leadership and wise counsel, and he has volunteered his |
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time and energy to benefit his community as a member of the boards |
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of local government councils, natural resource conservation |
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districts, and civic associations; his exceptional commitment to |
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serving the people of DeSoto and the residents of North Central |
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Texas is deeply appreciated by all, and in recognition of his |
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remarkable contributions to his community, the DeSoto Chamber of |
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Commerce honored him by establishing the Bobby Waddle Citizen of |
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the Year Award; and |
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WHEREAS, Bobby has been an active member of the DeSoto |
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Lions Club and the Texas Tech Alumni Association, and he has |
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faithfully served his church as a member of its administrative |
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board; a man of conviction, determination, and integrity, Bobby |
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is a treasured member of the DeSoto community; he is beloved by |
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his family and his many friends, and the most notable occasion of |
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his 90th birthday celebration is indeed a fitting time for them |
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to express their affection and appreciation for him; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to Bobby |
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Waddle and extend to him congratulations on his 90th birthday and |
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best wishes for a joyous and memorable celebration; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of this special occasion. |