88R4076 CJM-D
 
  By: Bell of Kaufman H.R. No. 97
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Ray Dunlap has been named the 2023 chair of the board
  of directors for the Texas Economic Development Council, and this
  presents a fitting opportunity to recognize him for his many
  accomplishments; and
         WHEREAS, A member of the TEDC executive committee since 2018,
  Mr. Dunlap assumed his role as chair of the board on October 21,
  2022, and his tenure will span until October 2023; and
         WHEREAS, In the course of his 36-year career, Mr. Dunlap has
  developed a reputation as a skilled negotiator, salesman, and
  manager; he currently serves as president of the Terrell Economic
  Development Corporation, and he previously held the role of
  community and economic development manager for the Town of
  Fairview; and
         WHEREAS, Over the years, Ray Dunlap's dedication and
  expertise have greatly benefited his colleagues and fellow
  citizens, and the experience he has acquired along the way will
  serve him well as he takes on this challenging new role; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Ray Dunlap on being named chair of
  the Texas Economic Development Council board of directors for 2023
  and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it
  further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Dunlap as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.