81R7199 JNC-D
By: Aycock H.R. No. 282
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Former state representative David Counts has been a
committed Freemason for nearly half a century, and his work in
behalf of that notable organization is truly worthy of special
recognition; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Counts became a Master Mason in 1961 and went on
to serve as Worshipful Master of Orient Lodge No. 905 in 1970, 2003,
and 2004; along the way, his efforts were acknowledged by his fellow
Masons with the Golden Trowel Award; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Counts was appointed District Deputy Grand
Master for District No. 91 in 1972; he has belonged to a host of
Masonic groups in the Lone Star State, and he has served the Grand
Lodge as Grand Orator, Grand Junior Warden, and Grand Senior
Warden; currently, he holds the prestigious title of Most
Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of
Texas; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General
Staff College, Mr. Counts joined the Texas Army National Guard and
retired as a colonel after more than three decades of service; the
founder and owner of Counts Real Estate and president and chair of
Chap Operating, Inc., an oil production company, Mr. Counts has
also made time in his busy schedule to benefit many worthy
organizations and institutions, including the Knox City Lions Club
and Chamber of Commerce, Hardin-Simmons University, and the
Scottish Rite Hospital for Children; moreover, he has greatly
benefited others as a member of the Texas Legislature, sharing his
expertise on a wide range of issues during his seven terms in the
house; and
WHEREAS, Exemplifying the highest ideals of service, David
Counts has significantly contributed to Freemasonry in the Lone
Star State and, in so doing, he has earned the admiration and
appreciation of all who know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor David Counts for his many years of service
as a Freemason and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
success in all of his endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Counts as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.