SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 466
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Jerry Huffman, who is retiring as president and chief
executive officer of the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of
Commerce after many years of outstanding service; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Huffman began his affiliation with the
chamber in 1974; through the years, he has also served other
organizations, including a stint as district director for United
States Congressman Jim Turner; however, he has always returned to
serve the people of Lufkin and the Texas Forest Country; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his tenure with the chamber,
Mr. Huffman has developed and implemented a wide range of
programs and initiatives that have had a profound impact on the
area's business climate; he organized and developed the Small
Business Development Center, the Lufkin Convention and Visitors
Bureau, Leadership Lufkin, and the Angelina Arts Alliance; and
WHEREAS, He was instrumental in the resumption of the Texas
State Forest Festival, which has been recognized as a Best
Festival in Texas; under his leadership, the chamber was
designated a 5-Star Accredited Chamber, the highest accreditation
awarded by the United States Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, An award-winning executive and dedicated civic
leader, he is respected and admired by his colleagues, and his
presence with the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce
will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend Jerry Huffman on his exceptional
service as president and chief executive officer of the
Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce and extend to him best
wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Nichols
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 31, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate