H.R. No. 2296
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Kemper Crabb is an outstanding Texan who has touched
the lives of many people with his charitable acts; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Crabb is the founder of the Order of Servants of
the King, a nonprofit organization that constructs churches,
schools, orphanages, and hospitals in rural areas of Africa and
Asia; he was inspired to start the group after taking a mission trip
to India and witnessing the extreme difficulties experienced by the
disadvantaged families he met there; and
WHEREAS, In the years since he began this worthwhile project,
Mr. Crabb has worked extensively in India, Nepal, and Uganda;
Servants of the King has built hundreds of places of worship and
scores of other beneficial facilities, and the group's initiatives
have helped improve the lives of countless impoverished and
underserved citizens; and
WHEREAS, A native of East Texas and a graduate of Sam Houston
State University, Mr. Crabb holds bachelor's and master's degrees;
he enjoyed a rewarding 30-year career in education, serving as a
coach, athletic director, and professor of kinesiology before
turning his attention to his philanthropic endeavors; in
recognition of his exceptional contributions, he has been nominated
for the Nobel Peace Prize on three occasions, and he is the
recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award from his college alma
mater; and
WHEREAS, Kemper Crabb has given generously of his time and
energy to carry out good works around the globe, and he may reflect
with satisfaction on his many notable achievements; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Kemper Crabb for his dedicated
philanthropic efforts 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. Crabb as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Bohac
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2296 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House