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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Our communities draw immeasurable strength from |
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individuals such as Neal Blanton, who has greatly benefited his |
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fellow citizens through his contributions as an engaged civic |
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leader; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Blanton served as mayor of Graham from 2018 |
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until February 2023; in his retirement, he has continued to serve |
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area residents and assist the town's current mayor; and |
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WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his community, Mr. Blanton has |
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held leadership positions with numerous local organizations over |
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the years, including the Rotary Club of Graham, the Graham Economic |
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Development Corporation, the Graham Industrial Association, the |
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Graham Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Graham Community |
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Foundation, and the Graham Regional Medical Center Board of |
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Directors; he has also given generously of his time as a member of |
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the North Central Texas College Foundation Board and other groups; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Through his many civic contributions, Neal Blanton |
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has helped to make Graham a better place for all, and he may indeed |
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reflect with pride on his myriad accomplishments; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature |
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hereby commend Neal Blanton for his service to the Graham community |
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and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Blanton as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas Senate. |