81R29451 JNC-F
By: Bonnen H.R. No. 1939
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Rich Tillman of Brazoria County has earned the
Community Builder Award from St. John's Masonic Lodge of West
Columbia; and
WHEREAS, Created by the Grand Lodge of Texas in 1991, the
Community Builder Award recognizes non-Masons who have
distinguished themselves through exceptional service to the
community; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Tillman has served as Marine Agent with the
Texas AgriLife Extension Service for more than a quarter-century,
including 13 years in Aransas and San Patricio Counties and 13 years
in Brazoria County; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to introducing children to the wonders of
nature and the natural resources that abound on the Gulf Coast, Mr.
Tillman has made a positive difference in thousands of young lives;
in addition to his work with the Something's Fishy program, which
teaches fourth graders about marine life, he hosts trips to the
Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge for more than 3,000 students each
year through a program with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Tillman has shared his time with local 4-H
programs, and he has contributed to the success of many of its
participants; his efforts have also inspired many adults to
volunteer their services, and he has helped train more than 100
Texas Master Naturalist Volunteers in Brazoria County through a
program offered by Texas A&M University and the Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department; and
WHEREAS, Those individuals who step forward to share their
talents with others are indeed deserving of our profound admiration
and gratitude, and it is a pleasure to honor Rich Tillman, who has
enriched the lives of countless individuals with his legacy of
community involvement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Rich Tillman on earning the
Community Builder Award from St. John's Masonic Lodge and extend to
him sincere best wishes for continued success with his important
work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Tillman as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.