83R13382 LB-D
By: Bonnen of Brazoria H.R. No. 1204
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Ryan Cade of Angleton has deservedly been named a
2013 Philanthropist of the Year by the Community Foundation of
Brazoria County; and
WHEREAS, A fourth-generation Brazoria County resident, Ryan
Cade was born in Freeport and attended Brazoswood High School; he
graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where he
lettered in football all four years; he followed in his mother's
footsteps to become a State Farm Insurance agent, and today he owns
the State Farm Agency in Angleton as well as the R-C Development
construction company; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cade contributes his time and expertise to a
wide range of organizations throughout the county; he serves on the
board of directors of the Brazoria County Appraisal District, the
Greater Angleton Chamber of Commerce, the Campus Advisory Council
for Angleton High School, and Angleton's Downtown Revitalization
Group, and he also supports the Southwest SIDS Research Institute,
the Coastal Conservation Association, Junior Achievement of
Brazoria County, the Angleton Police Department Training Advisory
Board, Brazoria County Fair Association's Youth Auction, United Way
of Brazoria County, and the Brazosport College Foundation; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Cade enjoys the love and
support of his wife, Kelli, and the couple are the proud parents of
three children, R. C., Miller, and Logan; the Cades are active
members of the Family Life Church; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to his fellow citizens, Ryan Cade has set
an outstanding example of leadership and generosity, and it is
indeed a pleasure to honor him for his many good works; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Ryan Cade on his selection as a
2013 Philanthropist of the Year by the Community Foundation of
Brazoria County 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. Cade as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.