SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 949
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Jerry Dunfey on the grand occasion of his 80th
birthday; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Dunfey was born May 23, 1935; as a young
man, he went into business with his brothers, and by the 1960s,
they had founded Dunfey Hotels, known today as Omni Hotels
International; and
WHEREAS, His family has always been very active in
Democratic politics, and after working on John F. Kennedy's
presidential campaign, Mr. Dunfey had the honor of being invited
to the presidential inauguration; today, he continues to serve as
an activist with Friends of Obama; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dunfey shares a life of service with his wife,
Nadine B. Hack, with whom he has actively worked to promote civil
rights and address global issues; they have served on a number of
civic boards, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for
Nonviolent Change, and they were guests of state at President
Nelson Mandela's 1994 inauguration; he serves as president of
Global Citizens Circle; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dunfey is a loving father, and his six
grandchildren are a source of immense pride and joy; he is
respected and admired by many, and his birthday is indeed cause
for celebration among his family members and friends; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Jerry Dunfey on the occasion of
his 80th birthday, May 23, 2015, 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.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 21, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate