H.R. No. 1099
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Craig Van Amburgh was honored by the Heritage of
Odessa Foundation with a 2009 Community Statesman Award in
recognition of his outstanding civic contributions; and
WHEREAS, Every year for the past quarter-century, the
Heritage of Odessa Foundation has paid tribute to individuals who
have excelled in their various fields and in their public service
endeavors; nominated by their fellow citizens and chosen by a
special committee, the 13 recipients have volunteered their time
and resources to support Odessa and its residents; in 2009, Mr. Van
Amburgh was selected for this accolade in the category of community
service; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Van Amburgh has been the president of CVA
Advertising and Marketing, Ltd., since 1991, and he has been
actively involved in numerous local organizations, including the
Odessa Downtown Rotary Club, the Permian Basin Advertising
Federation, the Education Foundation, and the Permian Playhouse; he
serves on the boards of the Odessa Industrial Development
Corporation and the Odessa Chamber of Commerce, and he was inducted
into the chamber's Business Hall of Fame in 2006; he has also been
recognized with the Cultural Council Volunteer of the Year
designation by the Odessa Council for the Arts and Humanities; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan has demonstrated an unwavering
commitment to his profession and to the city of Odessa, and his
compassion and generosity are an inspiration to all who know him;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Craig Van Amburgh on his receipt of
a 2009 Community Statesman Award and extend to him sincere best
wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Van Amburgh as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Lewis
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1099 was adopted by the House on April
9, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House