H.R. No. 2806
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Those Texans who give freely of their time and
talents to benefit the larger community make the world a better
place through their actions and their example, and Donald Theodore
Boumans has long played such a role in Jefferson County; and
WHEREAS, A veteran of World War II, Don Boumans served his
country in the United States Marine Corps and was awarded the Purple
Heart; he was employed by Goodrich-Gulf Chemicals, Inc., for 38
years before his retirement and served as plant manager; benefiting
his profession, he founded the Plant Managers Association for the
Golden Triangle Industrial Area of Southeast Texas, and he is a
member of the Southeast Texas Plant Managers Association and the
Association of Chemical Industry of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Boumans served on the boards of Mid-Jefferson
Hospital and Hughen School, and he was chair of the Salvation Army
advisory board; in addition, he served Junior Achievement as both
president and chair, and the Don Boumans Leadership Award is a
tribute to his vital endeavors in behalf of that organization; he
has also served as executive director of the Golden Triangle
Business Round Table, as president of the Port Neches-Groves Rotary
Club and the Port Neches Chamber of Commerce, and as chair of both
the local chapter and Region VI of the Texas Association of
Business; moreover, he has made generous donations to numerous
charitable organizations through the years, and the Jefferson
County Commissioners Court recognized his myriad accomplishments
on the occasion of his 85th birthday on March 3, 2010; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, this esteemed civic leader
enjoys the love and support of his wife, Syble, his children, Arthur
and Nancy, and his grandchildren, Christopher, Andrew, Donald, and
Hunter, as well as the admiration and affection of a host of devoted
friends; and
WHEREAS, Don Boumans has made a lasting, positive impact on
Jefferson County, and he continues to inspire innumerable people
through his exceptional contributions and steadfast commitment to
his community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor Donald Theodore Boumans for his long
record of outstanding service to the people of Jefferson County;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Boumans as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Deshotel
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2806 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House