83R12616 MGR-D
By: Bonnen of Brazoria H.R. No. 1208
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, In recognition of his outstanding civic leadership,
Art Vandaveer has been named the 2012 Man of the Year by the
Brazosport Area Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, An involved member of the community, Mr. Vandaveer
has contributed to the chamber by serving on its board of directors
and by chairing several committees; in addition, he has chaired
shrimp boil events for the Brazosport Rotary Club and served with
Junior Achievement of Brazoria County; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Vandaveer has also been active with Lake Jackson
Emergency Medical Services and as a parishioner at St. Michael's
Catholic Church; in addition, he has helped many local
entrepreneurs to succeed through his job as the vice president of
business lending and special assets at Texas Dow Employees Credit
Union; and
WHEREAS, A native of Brazoria County, Mr. Vandaveer was
raised in Freeport and graduated from Brazosport High School and
Texas A&M University; he was commissioned as an officer in the
United States Marine Corps in 1968 and deployed to Vietnam the
following year; his heroic service to his country was recognized
with the Purple Heart and the Silver Star; after concluding his
military career, he lived for a time in Houston before returning to
Brazoria County in 1975; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Vandaveer enjoys the
love and support of his wife, Lynne; the couple have been married
for 44 years, and they take great pride in their three children and
six grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, The residents of the Brazosport area have benefited
in numerous ways from Art Vandaveer's commitment to the community,
and he is indeed deserving of this prestigious honor; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Art Vandaveer on his selection as
the 2012 Man of the Year by the Brazosport Area Chamber of Commerce
and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Vandaveer as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.