H.R. No. 33
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, R. E. "Bob" Parker has been inducted into the Corpus
Christi Business Hall of Fame by Junior Achievement of South Texas;
and
WHEREAS, A worldwide, nonprofit organization, Junior
Achievement is committed to educating young people about free
enterprise and entrepreneurship and fostering financial literacy;
the organization's Corpus Christi Business Hall of Fame recognizes
local individuals who have achieved excellence in their field and
who have demonstrated vision and innovation, inspiring leadership,
and community mindedness; and
WHEREAS, Bob Parker is the founder and president of Repcon,
Inc.; established in 1983, the company provides maintenance and
construction services to the refining, chemical, and petrochemical
industries and specializes in the planning and administering of
plant revamps and shutdowns; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Parker developed his entrepreneurial spirit and
strong work ethic at an early age; while he was still in elementary
school he started his own lawn mowing business, and he later worked
at his uncle's gas station; he is a graduate of Texas A&I
University, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in general
engineering; and
WHEREAS, Bob Parker has greatly contributed to the economic
vitality of his community and this state, and he is indeed worthy of
this prestigious accolade; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Bob Parker on
his induction into the Corpus Christi Business Hall of Fame and
extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Parker as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Torres
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 33 was adopted by the House on June
28, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House