SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 652
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Warren Seay Jr., president of the DeSoto Independent
School District Board of Trustees, who is being honored for his
outstanding service and many accomplishments at a reception on
May 8, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Warren Seay is a truly distinguished young man who
has found immense success as a scholar, as an attorney, and as a
dedicated community servant; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of the Southern Methodist University
Dedman School of Law, Mr. Seay was a recipient of the prestigious
Harry S. Truman Scholarship, and he was named a USA Today
Academic All-American; and
WHEREAS, He is currently an associate member of Winstead's
Real Estate Finance group, where he represents banks at the
local, regional, and national levels and specializes in working
with clients still recovering from the international financial
crisis; and
WHEREAS, In May of 2009, Mr. Seay became the youngest elected
official in Dallas County history when he won a seat on the DeSoto
Independent School District Board of Trustees at the age of 20;
subsequently, he was elected four consecutive years to serve as
the board president and has been deemed the youngest school board
president in the nation; and
WHEREAS, As board president, Mr. Seay has worked to ensure
that all students have the tools they need to succeed in college
and beyond, regardless of race or income; he has promoted new
beneficial programs and has led the board to four consecutive
balanced budgets while lowering the tax rate and increasing
teachers' salaries; and
WHEREAS, Warren Seay is a truly accomplished professional
who has used his immense success to the betterment of his
community; he has won the respect and admiration of many, and his
presence on the DeSoto Independent School District Board of
Trustees will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend Warren Seay Jr. for his many
contributions to the DeSoto Independent School District and to
his community and this state and extend to him best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 28, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate