SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 404
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great
pleasure in recognizing Matthew K. Rose, who recently received
the national 2013 Horatio Alger Award; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed railroad executive was one of 11
Americans selected for the award by the Horatio Alger Association
of Distinguished Americans, Incorporated; the honor is given to
individuals who have transcended limitations to become leaders
in their communities or professions; and
WHEREAS, As an awardee, Mr. Rose becomes a lifelong member
of the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans and
serves as a role model for the organization's young scholarship
recipients; and
WHEREAS, The chairman and chief executive officer of
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation, Mr. Rose exemplifies
the qualities of a true leader and entrepreneur; he made his way
up through the ranks of the trucking and railroad industries and
is widely respected for his can-do spirit; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rose obtained a marketing degree from the
University of Missouri and began working for the Missouri Pacific
Railroad; he moved into the trucking sector and became vice
president of Triple Crown Services; the rails called him back,
however, and he joined Burlington Northern Railroad as vice
president, rising to the position of head executive of today's
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway; and
WHEREAS, This energetic doer finds time to serve as a
national trustee for the Boys and Girls Club of America and serve
on the national executive board of the Boy Scouts of America;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby recognize Matthew K. Rose as a 2013
Horatio Alger Award recipient and extend to him best wishes in
all his future endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Mr. Rose as an expression of high esteem from the Texas Senate.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 5, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate