85R19982 JCD-D
By: Rose H.R. No. 2289
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Kenneth Winn of Dallas has set an inspiring example
of community engagement through his efforts to preserve the beauty
of the city; and
WHEREAS, A retired electrician, Mr. Winn has ventured out
into his Pleasant Grove neighborhood in Southeast Dallas almost
every day for more than a decade, collecting litter from the
streets, removing unpermitted signs from public places, and
maintaining dozens of trash barrels, which he has distributed
throughout the area to encourage proper waste disposal; he has
twice been recognized for his work by being named a finalist for a
Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Award; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan also serves with his
neighborhood crime watch program and the Dallas Police Department
Volunteer in Patrol initiative, and he makes deliveries for Meals
on Wheels; in all, he volunteers an estimated 250 hours each month;
and
WHEREAS, Kenneth Winn has demonstrated a deeply rooted
commitment to maintaining the cleanliness of his neighborhood, and
it is a privilege to pay tribute to him for his outstanding
contributions in behalf of his fellow residents; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Kenneth Winn for his community
beautification efforts and extend to him sincere best wishes for
the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Winn as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.