81R23356 CBE-D
By: Thompson H.R. No. 1270
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Honorable Byron Cook of House District 8 is
turning 55 years young on April 8, 2009, providing a welcome
opportunity to recognize him for his exceptional leadership; and
WHEREAS, Compelled to run for office to better the lives of
his fellow Texans and to ensure that Texas remains a great state,
Mr. Cook brought keen intelligence, discipline, and admirable
people skills to his new role when he became a member of the 78th
Texas Legislature in 2003; and
WHEREAS, Fair, kind, and considerate in all of his dealings,
Representative Cook serves as chair of the House Committee on
Environmental Regulation, as vice chair of the House Committee on
Local and Consent Calendars, and as a member of the calendars and
state affairs committees; he previously served as chair of the
House Committee on Civil Practices, as vice chair of the economic
development and state affairs committees, and as a valued member of
the Sunset Advisory Commission; and
WHEREAS, This hardworking Texan has earned several
significant honors through the years; he was selected as one of the
10 best legislators of 2007 by Texas Monthly magazine, and he was
named the recipient of the prestigious Friends of Medicine Award by
the Texas Medical Association; moreover, he was chosen legislator
of the month by the Texas Municipal League for his passionate
commitment to local government; and
WHEREAS, A businessman and rancher by trade, Mr. Cook is a
1974 graduate of Navarro College; he is supported in all his
endeavors by his wife, Kay, with whom he has shared nearly three
decades of marriage and raised two daughters, Ginne and Katie; and
WHEREAS, Representative Cook has distinguished himself as a
straightforward and honest leader who is committed to accomplishing
great goals for the people of Navarro, Limestone, Freestone, and
Anderson Counties, as well as for all Texans; exemplifying the
highest standards of public service, he has justly garnered the
respect and admiration of all who are privileged to know him; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Honorable Byron Cook on the
occasion of his birthday and that he be extended sincere best wishes
for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Representative Cook as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.