H.R. No. 1056
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Don Pumphrey of Beaumont has been selected as Person
of the Year for 2008 by Quota International of Southeast Texas; and
WHEREAS, A native of Beaumont and a graduate of Lamar
University, Mr. Pumphrey has worked in the electric utility
industry for 29 years and was a television journalist and
personality in the 1970s; he served as community development
coordinator for the City of Beaumont from 1974 to 1978 and,
beginning in 1979, administered the Project Care senior citizen
energy assistance program for Gulf States Utilities Company; he
currently works as customer service manager for the Entergy Port
Arthur Network; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pumphrey is a perennial volunteer in Nederland
and Port Arthur, present behind the scenes at countless functions
throughout the year; his work in the community has earned him a
reputation for integrity, efficiency, and optimism, and he is
renowned for his ability to effectively put available resources to
use in behalf of area citizens; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan has been a member of the boards
of the St. Anthony Cathedral School, the American Red Cross, the
March of Dimes, the Southeast Texas Quality Workforce Planning
Committee, and the Port Arthur Public School Foundation; moreover,
he has served as president of the Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce,
the North Port Arthur Rotary Club, the Press Club of Southeast
Texas, and Boys Haven of America, and as chair of the Nederland
Chamber of Commerce, Goodwill Industries of Southeast Texas and
Southwest Louisiana, and the Medical Center of Southeast Texas; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Pumphrey has enjoyed
the love and support of his wife, the former Elaine Frazier, and
their children, Nicole and Amy; and
WHEREAS, Don Pumphrey has long demonstrated his dedication to
improving the quality of life for his fellow citizens, and this
award justly recognizes him for his generous community efforts;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Don Pumphrey on his selection as
Person of the Year for 2008 by Quota International of Southeast
Texas and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Pumphrey as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Deshotel
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1056 was adopted by the House on April
9, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House