H.R. No. 951
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Peter C. Francis has received the 2009 Community
Service Award from the Andrews Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Andrews for more than three decades,
Pete Francis worked as an agent at Germania Insurance and later
operated J J's Jewelry; he is currently the proprietor of his own
local insurance company, but despite his busy professional life, he
regularly volunteers his time to numerous community organizations,
including the Andrews Chamber of Commerce, the Andrews Industrial
Foundation, and the Lions Club; a member of the school board for 12
years, Mr. Francis is now the president of the Andrews Independent
School District Education Foundation, through which he helps raise
funds for innovative teaching, staff development, and curriculum
enhancement grants; a former Oklahoma State University football
player, he supports Andrews ISD athletics, as well, and he often
provides commentary for the high school football games on KACT
radio; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Francis also serves as a deacon at Andrews
Church of Christ, and in all of his endeavors, he enjoys the love
and support of his wife, Linda, and the couple's two children, Jeff
and Jennifer; and
WHEREAS, A generous and dedicated citizen, Pete Francis has
earned the lasting respect and admiration of all who know him, and
he may indeed reflect with great pride on his notable civic
contributions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Peter C. Francis on his receipt of
the 2009 Community Service Award from the Andrews Chamber of
Commerce and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Francis 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. 951 was adopted by the House on March
26, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House