85R9904 RMA-D
By: Simmons H.R. No. 485
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The residents of Lewisville lost an admired civic
leader with the passing of city council member Leroy Vaughn on
February 1, 2017, at the age of 70; and
WHEREAS, Leroy Vaughn graduated with a bachelor's degree in
political science and business from the University of North Texas
and a master's degree in public affairs from The University of Texas
at Austin; he subsequently enjoyed a career with the City of Davis,
California, that spanned nearly two decades, working as a
firefighter, fire inspector, arson investigator, and building
inspector; and
WHEREAS, After relocating to Lewisville, Mr. Vaughn served
the community as a member of the Transportation Board, the
Community Development Block Grants Advisory Committee, and the 2010
Goals Committee, and he also volunteered as a benefits counselor
for the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Vaughn was elected as the Place 1 representative
on the Lewisville City Council in 2011, and during his time in
office, he held the positions of mayor pro tem and deputy mayor pro
tem; moreover, he represented the municipal government in the
National League of Cities, where he was a member of the Finance,
Administration, and Intergovernmental Relations Steering
Committee, and he was appointed to the Emergency Preparedness
Planning Council for the North Central Texas Council of
Governments; in addition to his work as a public official, he was
the owner of Voninamillion Home Solutions, a real estate investment
company; and
WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his community, Leroy Vaughn made
a meaningful difference in the lives of his fellow citizens, and his
achievements will be a continuing source of inspiration to all who
had the good fortune to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of the Honorable Leroy
Vaughn and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Leroy
Vaughn.