84R23237 RMA-D
By: Deshotel H.R. No. 2040
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Paul Beard of Port Arthur has long dedicated himself
to the betterment of his community, and his leadership and
generosity of spirit have earned him the heartfelt admiration of
all who know him; and
WHEREAS, A native of San Augustine County, Mr. Beard
graduated from Zavalla High School in 1949 and earned a general
business diploma from Port Arthur College the following year; soon
thereafter, he began working as an inventory clerk at Sabine
Propeller and Marine Service, where he rose through the ranks to be
named president and chief executive officer; since 1988, he has
been president and CEO of Sabine Universal Products; and
WHEREAS, In April 1999, Mr. Beard was appointed to the board
of the Beaumont Navigation District; in that role, he collaborated
with commissioners and legislators to create the Sabine-Neches
Navigation District, which operates and maintains the ship channel
and navigable waters of Jefferson County, and today he serves as
chair of that body; he has further distinguished himself as a
committee member of the Southeast Texas Waterways Advisory Council
for more than a decade, and he is a valued member of the local
Propeller Club and has held numerous leadership positions with the
national organization, which presented him with the Maritime Person
of the Year Award in 1986; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Beard enjoys the love
and support of his family; devoted to his wife, the late Grace
Beard, throughout a marriage that spanned 54 years, he is the proud
father of 13 children; and
WHEREAS, Those individuals who step forward to share their
time with others are indeed deserving of our profound gratitude,
and it is a pleasure to honor Mr. Beard, who has enriched the lives
of countless people though his community service; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Paul Beard for his noteworthy service to
the residents of Southeast Texas 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. Beard as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.