H.R. No. 474 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Lori L. Gunn was honored with the 2010 Exceptional Service Award at the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala on February 4, 2011; and WHEREAS, The Exceptional Service Award is presented to men and women who distinguish themselves by sharing their talents, expertise, and leadership skills to assist in a variety of chamber functions; and WHEREAS, A truly deserving recipient, Ms. Gunn has been a valued member of the organization since 2004; she has helped to lead the chamber as a member of the board of directors and further benefited the group through her contributions to such important events as the Annual Gala, the Katy Rice Harvest Festival, and Home for the Holidays Gift Market; and WHEREAS, Ms. Gunn has also been active in the greater community; in addition to her work as a founding member of the Katy Performing Arts Society, she has served as treasurer of the Katy Heritage Society, board member and treasurer of ARTreach, secretary of P-16 West Houston Council, and member of the CHRISTUS St. Catherine Hospital Advisory Council; her efforts also include chairing the Houston Aeros Charities and volunteering with CAPS Foster Home and Home Delivered Meals of Katy; and WHEREAS, An accomplished professional, Ms. Gunn has had a notable career, with tenures as vice president of Bricker + Cannady Architects, controller of PWM Electronic Price Signs and Lamoureux Associates, and social editor for Katy Lifestyles and Homes magazine; and WHEREAS, Lori Gunn has demonstrated a lasting commitment to making Katy an even better place in which to live and work, and in so doing, she has earned the deep respect and appreciation of her fellow residents; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Lori L. Gunn on the 2010 Exceptional Service Award from the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Gunn as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Zerwas ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 474 was adopted by the House on March 3, 2011, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House