H.R. No. 2839 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Mary Helen Bair has been named the 2009 Citizen of the Year by the Longview Rotary Club; and WHEREAS, A truly deserving recipient of this accolade, Ms. Bair helped organize the inaugural Thanksgiving Food Drive in Longview, and she continues to assist with the coordination of the annual event; and WHEREAS, Ms. Bair worked for many years as a program director of KFRO, a local radio station; moreover, this tireless volunteer has contributed to an array of civic organizations, including Hospice of Longview, Gregg County Crime Stoppers, Longview Community Theater, and United Way; in all of her endeavors, she benefits from the love and support of her husband, Chuck, and the couple enjoy membership at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church; and WHEREAS, Mary Bair sets a sterling example of community engagement for her fellow citizens, and it is indeed a pleasure to join the Longview Rotary Club in recognizing her for her outstanding efforts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Mary Helen Bair on her receipt of the 2009 Citizen of the Year award and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Bair as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Merritt ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2839 was adopted by the House on June 1, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House