H.R. No. 1609
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The city of Richardson is fortunate to have
dedicated community servants like Paul Voelker, who has given
generously of his time and talents to many important civic
endeavors; and
WHEREAS, A native of Ottumwa, Iowa, Mr. Voelker graduated
from Washington High School and went on to attend William Penn
College, where he met his future wife, Kris; shortly after his
graduation in 1983 with a bachelor's degree in business
administration and computer programming, the couple relocated to
the Dallas area; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Voelker enjoyed a successful career with
Hewlett-Packard that spanned nearly three decades; in August 2012,
he became a sales director for the Swedish-based communications
company Ericsson; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Voelker's professional expertise and devotion
to public service have made him a valued member of Governor Rick
Perry's IT Cluster Committee and of the Industrial Advisory Board
Executive Committee for The University of Texas at Dallas Jonsson
School of Engineering and Computer Science; he has also served as a
board member and as a committee chair for the Metroplex Technology
Business Council; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Leadership Richardson, Paul Voelker
has contributed extensively to his community as chair of the
Richardson Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, as a board
member of the Richardson Independent School District Excellence in
Education Foundation, and as a member of the city's Zoning Board of
Adjustment; formerly a member of the Canyon Creek Homeowners
Association, he currently serves as president of the Reserve at
Sharp Lane Homeowners Association and is a member of the
Breckinridge West Crime Patrol; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Voelker has enjoyed the
love and encouragement of his wife and of their son, Ryan; and
WHEREAS, The city of Richardson has benefited greatly from
Paul Voelker's tireless work in its behalf, and his dedicated
efforts have earned him the appreciation of countless fellow
citizens; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby honor Paul Voelker for his outstanding service
to the Richardson community 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. Voelker as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Carter
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1609 was adopted by the House on May
1, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House