In memory of Gene Borders of Center.
The resolution highlights the personal and professional life of Gene Borders, showcasing his contributions to both local business and community organizations. As a board member of the Texas Forestry Association and a trustee at the First United Pentecostal Church in Center, Borders made substantial impacts in various capacities, serving as a role model for others in the community. The memorial resolution serves not only to recognize his life but also to bring attention to the values of service and dedication to family and profession.
House Resolution 794, introduced in the Texas Legislature, serves as a formal tribute memorializing Gene Borders, a resident of Center, Texas. The resolution acknowledges his passing on August 19, 2008, and honors his legacy as a respected entrepreneur and community member. Gene Borders was known for his successful timber business and for his advocacy of private property rights, having been recognized as the Texas Logging Council's Political Activist of the Year in 2006.
While HR794 is fundamentally a tribute without contentious provisions, its introduction in the legislative context serves as a reminder of the role that individual narratives play in shaping local culture and community identity within Texas. By paying homage to a notable figure, the resolution helps foster community pride and serves as encouragement for others to engage actively in their local environments.