H.R. No. 820
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Collin Meacham Sewell of Odessa has earned the 2009
George E. "Buddy" West Leadership Award; and
WHEREAS, Presented by the Presidential Museum and Leadership
Library, the honor is given annually to individuals who demonstrate
leadership comparable to the great presidents of this nation; and
WHEREAS, An active and respected member of his community, Mr.
Sewell has shared his time with a number of worthwhile
organizations; he has served as a member of The University of Texas
of the Permian Basin development board, president and founding
member of the Education Foundation for Ector County ISD, and
president of Texas Christian University's Regional Council; and
WHEREAS, This notable Texan has also directed Zurich
Insurance National Council, Ford National Credit Council, and Giant
Impact, a leadership development group in Atlanta, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Mr. Sewell is working to establish an
endowment that will provide tuition to every graduating senior of
Odessa public schools; his exceptional efforts earned him the
Community Statesman Award for Philanthropy in 2008; and
WHEREAS, A fourth-generation car dealer, he is president of
the Sewell Family of Dealerships, which includes Sewell Ford,
Chevrolet, and Chrysler Dodge Jeep, and he was recently presented
with the Outstanding Award for Customer Service in the State of
Texas from Ford Motor Company; and
WHEREAS, Collin Sewell's civic endeavors have enhanced the
quality of life for many residents of Odessa, and it is a pleasure
to honor him for his numerous contributions to the greater good;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Collin Meacham Sewell on his
receipt of the George E. "Buddy" West Leadership Award and commend
him for his efforts in behalf of his community; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Sewell as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Lewis
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 820 was adopted by the House on March
16, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House