H.R. No. 2300 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Donald Bankston has served with distinction as Democratic Party precinct chair of Precinct 1073 in Fort Bend County; and WHEREAS, Precinct chairs are integral to the success of their party's mission to elect public servants who will build a better state and nation for current and future generations; and WHEREAS, Because public policy affects our daily lives, citizens must exercise their right to vote, and precinct chairs play an important role in the election process; the efforts of these dedicated community leaders to inspire voters to support their parties' candidates are part of a proud and vital tradition in our state and nation; and WHEREAS, It is most appropriate that we take this opportunity to recognize an outstanding Texan who has devoted time and energy toward promoting the Democratic Party goals of representing the interests of working families, fighting for equal opportunities, and advancing a more inclusive society; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby commend Donald Bankston for serving as Democratic Party precinct chair of Precinct 1073 in Fort Bend County and extend to this public-spirited individual sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Donald Bankston as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Reynolds ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2300 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2011, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House