H.R. No. 1427
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Henry Troell of Gilmer has been recognized by the
Gilmer Area Chamber of Commerce as its 2010 Outstanding Citizen;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Troell is a graduate of the University of North
Texas, where he earned a bachelor's degree in business
administration; a successful entrepreneur, he owns a State Farm
Insurance agency in Gilmer, and he has achieved accreditation as a
chartered financial consultant; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community, Mr. Troell is a valued
member of the chamber of commerce and served as the group's
president in 2005; he is also a past president and current treasurer
of the Gilmer Athletic Booster Club; over the years, he has devoted
countless hours to supporting the Buckeyes athletic program,
notably through assisting with the broadcast of the high school
football games and with keeping game statistics; in addition, he
played an instrumental role in getting the city's "Welcome to
Gilmer" signs updated after the Buckeyes won their second state
football championship in 2009; he also presents awards at the
annual Gilmer High School academic awards banquet, and he sponsors
a team in the spelling bee organized by the Upshur County Library
Literacy Program; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Troell enjoys the love and
support of his wife, Melissa, and his three children, Zachary,
Alyssa, and Jenna Grace; devoted to his faith, he gives generously
of his time and talents in behalf of First Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, Henry Troell has made significant contributions to
the betterment of his community through his professional
achievements and his civic engagement, and he is indeed deserving
of this most recent accolade; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Henry Troell on his selection as
the 2010 Outstanding Citizen by the Gilmer Area Chamber of Commerce
and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Troell as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Hughes
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1427 was adopted by the House on April
28, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House