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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 527
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WHEREAS, Wayne R. Maynard of Dallas is being recognized |
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with the Governor's Lifetime Achievement Award at the 41st annual |
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Governor's Volunteer Awards on April 23, 2025; and |
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WHEREAS, Each year, the Governor's Volunteer Awards honor |
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the exemplary service of individuals, groups, and organizations |
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that have made significant contributions to Texas communities; |
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the awards are presented by the governor of Texas and |
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administered by OneStar; and |
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WHEREAS, Wayne Maynard has served for more than two decades |
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as a volunteer pilot for Angel Flight South Central; after flying |
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his brother-in-law to cancer treatment, he was inspired to lend |
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his skill and expertise to the organization; the Tulsa, |
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Oklahoma-based nonprofit transports people in rural areas to and |
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from urban medical centers for dialysis, chemotherapy, and other |
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procedures; and |
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WHEREAS, Since 2004, Mr. Maynard has completed more than |
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300 missions at his own cost; as Northeast Texas wing leader and |
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later as chair of the AFSC board, he expanded pilot recruitment, |
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revamped bylaws, and established a pilot recognition program; he |
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has secured more than $1 million in donations for the |
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organization through such initiatives as the annual Mission |
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Possible: Soaring Hearts Gala and fundraising solo flights to the |
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North Pole; and |
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WHEREAS, Wayne Maynard has set an inspiring example |
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through his long record of service to a lifesaving organization, |
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and he is richly deserving of this prestigious accolade; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby congratulate Wayne R. Maynard on receiving |
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the Governor's Lifetime Achievement Award and extend to him |
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sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Maynard as an expression of high regard from the |
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Texas Senate. |
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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 May 15, 2025. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |