H.R. No. 1731
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jimmy Stallings of Martin County was recognized for
his philanthropic work by the Permian Basin Area Foundation at its
annual Donor Grantee Reception in Midland on April 20, 2009; and
WHEREAS, An accountant with 51 years of experience in the
financial industry, Mr. Stallings has long been a leader in his
community, generously contributing time and money to foundations
and nonprofit organizations in West Texas; and
WHEREAS, This caring gentleman played a vital role in the
creation of the Martin County Community Funds, a consortium of 12
community funds administered by the Permian Basin Area Foundation,
and he has helped review student applications for college
scholarships distributed by the funds; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Stallings has also contributed his time by
serving on the boards of the Midland Memorial Hospital Foundation
and Aphasia Center of West Texas; and
WHEREAS, The communities of Texas benefit greatly from the
generosity and dedicated service of engaged citizens, and Jimmy
Stallings may indeed take great pride in his selfless work in behalf
of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jimmy Stallings on his
well-deserved recognition by the Permian Basin Area Foundation and
commend him for his long record of good works; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Stallings as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Craddick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1731 was adopted by the House on May
11, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House