H.R. No. 2799
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For more than 35 years, Richard Ford has dedicated
himself to promoting conservative values in government through his
organizations, the Free Market Foundation and the Heritage
Alliance; and
WHEREAS, A native of El Paso, Mr. Ford attended The
University of Texas at Austin; after graduating, he moved to
Dallas, where he built successful careers in both real estate and
insurance; he and his wife Julie were married in 1967, and together
they have been blessed with two daughters and six grandchildren;
and
WHEREAS, In the 1970s, Mr. Ford organized the Free Market
Foundation, which worked to educate Christians about their right to
be self-governing; he transferred the leadership of the foundation
to Kelly Shackelford in 1997, and in the years since, he has focused
on political advocacy and campaign efforts through his new
organizations, the Heritage Alliance and the Heritage Alliance PAC;
and
WHEREAS, The civic life of Texas benefits greatly from the
energy and commitment of engaged citizens, and Richard Ford has
proven himself to be a champion of the conservative principles of
free enterprise, limited government, and limited taxation; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize Richard Ford for his work with the
Heritage Alliance and extend to him sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Ford as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Carter
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2799 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House