84R30991 CJM-D
By: Giddings H.R. No. 3262
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Those Texans who give freely of their time and
talents to benefit their fellow citizens make the world a better
place through their actions and their example, and Thomas M.
Dunning of Dallas is being recognized for his exceptional community
service by being named a recipient of a 2015 Profiles in Leadership
Award; and
WHEREAS, This highly esteemed individual has served his
community as chair of the Dallas Citizens Council, as vice
president of the Dallas Park and Recreation Board, and as the first
Homeless Czar for the city; he has also held appointments to the
boards of the Texas Departments of Transportation, Human Services,
and Criminal Justice; currently, Mr. Dunning is serving on the
boards of the Baylor Health Care System Foundation, the Southern
Methodist University Tower Center for Political Studies, The
Bridge, North Dallas Shared Ministries, and Greenhill School; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Mr. Dunning has received a number of
prestigious accolades, including the Linz Award, the
Anti-Defamation League Humanitarian Award, and the Volunteer
Center of North Texas Servant Leader Award; a graduate of The
University of Texas at Austin, he has been named chair emeritus of
Lockton Dunning Benefits; and
WHEREAS, The strength and unity of our cities are enhanced by
the devoted efforts of individuals such as Thomas Dunning, whose
tireless work has contributed immeasurably to the quality of life
in Dallas; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Thomas M. Dunning on his receipt of
a 2015 Profiles in Leadership Award and commend him on his exemplary
record of civic engagement; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Dunning as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.