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By: White of Tyler H.R. No. 1675
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, David J. Waxman has been named Mr. East Texas 2015
by the Tyler County Dogwood Festival Committee, and he is being
presented the honor during the festival's Dogwood Pageant on April
4; and
WHEREAS, Each year, the title of Mr. East Texas is awarded to
an individual whose leadership and community spirit have helped
guide the growth and progress of East Texas; and
WHEREAS, David Waxman, who serves the City of Jasper as
planning consultant, has greatly assisted governmental and
nonprofit entities in attaining grant funds for infrastructure
improvement and disaster recovery; with his wife, Beth, and
daughter, Lesley, he operates a consulting business that has
administered public works projects ranging from bridges and roads
to water systems, housing developments, disaster shelters, and
civic centers; he provides expertise on environmental reviews,
governmental regulations, and project eligibility and manages the
firm's associations in both Texas and Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of the University of Louisiana at Monroe,
Mr. Waxman moved with his family to Jasper while working for the
Deep East Texas Council of Governments, where he variously filled
the roles of criminal justice planner, social services director,
and deputy executive director for planning; during his tenure with
DETCOG, he was instrumental in starting juvenile and adult
probation services in the area and in helping create programs
focused on mental health and the welfare of older Texans; and
WHEREAS, Our communities draw immeasurable strength from
individuals like David Waxman, whose contributions have made a
positive difference in the region and state he calls home, and he
may indeed reflect with pride on his receipt of this prestigious
recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate David J. Waxman on being named
Mr. East Texas 2015 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. Waxman as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.