SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1007
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize David Stewart, who is retiring as director of the Alamo
after more than six years of exemplary service; and
WHEREAS, David Stewart came to the Alamo in 2002 after
working as national executive director of the American
Volkssport Association; a decorated Vietnam War veteran and
native of San Antonio, he graduated from Bay City High School in
1957 and earned a bachelor of arts degree from the University of
Saint Thomas in Houston in 1961; and
WHEREAS, He enlisted in the United States Army after
studying law for one year at the University of Houston; he served
his country for 24 years and held various assignments in the Air
Defense Artillery and in public affairs; he retired as a
lieutenant colonel; and
WHEREAS, David received a master of science degree in
journalism from the University of Kansas in 1974 and continued
his education at the University of South Carolina in the Army
Advanced Public Affairs Course; he earned a master of education
degree in administration from The University of Texas at El Paso;
and
WHEREAS, After retiring from the army, he was an
educational administrator for two years, and in 1988, he became
the manager of communications for the El Paso Chamber of Commerce
and editor of El Paso Magazine; he then worked as vice president
of El Paso View Publishing Corporation and executive editor of El
Paso View magazine and joined the American Volkssport
Association in Universal City in 1991; and
WHEREAS, He has held leadership roles in many professional
associations and has been active in civic organizations wherever
he lived; in addition to numerous military service medals,
including the Bronze Star, he has received wide recognition for
his volunteer and community service work; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure as director of the Alamo,
David demonstrated a high level of energy, integrity, and
professionalism, and his services will be greatly missed; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend David Stewart on his outstanding
career and his loyal service to this state as director of the
Alamo and extend to him best wishes for the future; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Van de Putte
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 25, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate