82R7710 JEN-D
By: Murphy H.R. No. 853
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Ed Wolff of Houston has been named the 2010 REALTOR
of the Year by the Houston Association of REALTORS; and
WHEREAS, A fourth-generation Houstonian, Ed Wolff joined his
mother's firm, Beth Wolff REALTORS, after graduating from Louisiana
State University; today, he is the president of the company and a
leader in the Houston real estate community; and
WHEREAS, Widely respected by his peers, Mr. Wolff has served
on the boards of HAR, the Texas Association of REALTORS, and the
American chapter of the International Real Estate Federation
(FIABCI), and he played an important part in bringing the World
Congress of the FIABCI to Houston in 2004; as a certified
international property specialist, he has shared his expertise with
audiences around the world; and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Mr. Wolff has
given generously of his time and talents to a number of worthy
causes, especially Texas Children's Hospital and the nonprofit
group It's My Heart, which assists those affected by heart defects;
he is also active in the LSU Alumni Association; this esteemed Texan
has been recognized by the Houston Business Journal as one of the
city's top 40 leaders under the age of 40, and in 2008, HAR
conferred on him its prestigious John E. Wolf Citizenship Cup
Award; and
WHEREAS, Through his skill, dedication, and commitment to
excellence, Ed Wolff has become known as a leader in his profession
and has made significant contributions to the community at large;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Ed Wolff on his selection as the
2010 REALTOR of the Year by the Houston Association of REALTORS and
extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and
happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Wolff as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.