H.R. No. 1742

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The Galveston Park Board of Trustees is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2023; and

WHEREAS, Established by a City of Galveston ordinance in 1963, the Galveston Park Board consists of nine volunteer members who oversee tourism development, beach maintenance, and park management in the community; the organization's many programs include the Galveston Island Beach Patrol, Coastal Zone Management, and Visit Galveston; in addition, the board has worked to protect coastal waters and habitats; and

WHEREAS, Today, the Galveston Park Board benefits from the able leadership of chief executive officer, Kelly de Schaun, as well as board chair Marty Fluke, vice chair Jason Hardcastle, secretary Dave Jacoby, ex officio trustee Michael Bouvier, and trustees Kimberly Gaido, Spencer Priest, Jeff Ossenkop, and Jason Worthen; and

WHEREAS, By contributing to the economic vitality of the local community and helping maintain the city's public areas, the Galveston Park Board of Trustees has helped to make Galveston Island a great place to live and work, and the organization is indeed deserving of recognition as it celebrates this notable milestone in its history; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Galveston Park Board of Trustees on its 60th anniversary and extend to all those associated with the organization sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the board as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Leo-Wilson

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1742 was adopted by the House on May 25, 2023, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House