H.R. No. 607
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jon Stephens has been named the 2011 Lubbock Area
United Way Campaign Volunteer of the Year; and
WHEREAS, With his selection for this honor, Mr. Stephens was
recognized for his work with the Loaned Executive Division, which
raised more than $2.9 million for the annual campaign; in that
program, individuals recruited from corporations and small
businesses assisted the United Way by helping other businesses
participate in the organization's employee campaigns; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Stephens is a Lubbock native who graduated from
Texas Tech University in 1999 with a bachelor's degree in political
science; he has worked in the banking industry since 2001 and
currently serves as a senior vice president at SouthWest Bank; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Stephens participates in a number of additional
organizations that also benefit his fellow citizens; he has
volunteered his time with the National Kidney Foundation of West
Texas, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the Lubbock Chamber
of Commerce, the South Plains chapter of the American Red Cross, the
Texas FFA Association, and the March of Dimes; in all of his
endeavors, he enjoys the love and support of his wife, Michelle, and
their children, Palmer and Graham; and
WHEREAS, Texans such as Jon Stephens who take an active role
in the betterment of their communities are to be celebrated for the
contributions they make to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jon Stephens on his selection as
the 2011 Lubbock Area United Way Campaign Volunteer of the Year and
extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Stephens as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Frullo
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 607 was adopted by the House on March
10, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House