H.R. No. 2468
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The city of Dallas has greatly benefited from the
dedicated leadership of Jerry Allen since he was elected to the city
council in June 2007; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure in municipal government,
Councilman Allen has ably guided the Dallas community with an eye to
the future, and his knowledge and expertise in a wide range of civic
issues have earned him the respect of many people along the way; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Allen has further contributed to his community
as a member of the DART board of directors, as president and
treasurer of the Exchange Club of Lake Highlands, and as secretary
of the First Republic Bank Greenville Avenue Board of Directors;
and
WHEREAS, His efforts have also benefited the local school
council at Merriman Park Elementary and numerous programs at Lake
Highlands High School, including the band club, the basketball,
football, and cross-country teams, and the Character Counts
program, which he founded; in recognition of his outstanding work
in behalf of the institution, he was honored with the PTA Wildcat
Award; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Allen attended the University of Wisconsin and
the University of North Texas, earning his bachelor's degree in
banking and finance; today, he serves as senior vice president of
Colonial Bank; and
WHEREAS, A valued member of Lakeside Baptist Church, he has
been supported in all of his endeavors by a loving family, including
his wife of 29 years, Patti Ann, and his daughters, Katie and
Kristie; and
WHEREAS, Each day, public servants improve the quality of
life for their fellow citizens in innumerable ways, and Jerry Allen
is helping to make Dallas an even better place in which to live and
work; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Jerry Allen for his outstanding service on
the Dallas City Council 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. Allen as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Kent
Vaught
Jackson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2468 was adopted by the House on May
28, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House