SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 117
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Gerdau's Beaumont Steel Mill on the occasion of the
plant's 40th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, The Beaumont Steel Mill was founded by Georgetown
Steel in 1976; the steel mill produced rebar coil and wire rod for
use in the construction of roads, bridges, and buildings across
the state; and
WHEREAS, The Beaumont Steel Mill was acquired by Gerdau in
2004; during the ensuing years, Gerdau has become a leader in
steel production in Texas and one of the largest suppliers of
steel in the world; and
WHEREAS, Throughout its history, Gerdau's Beaumont Steel
Mill has been led by loyal and dedicated employees; deserving of
special recognition are Charles Hanson, Kirk Weatherly, Harold
Bell, Ronald Wilson, Ronda Whitten, Terry Benoit, Thad
Boudreaux, Greg Kelly, Willis Francis, Gerald Meulemans, Oscar
Iglesias, Freddie Andrews, Jerald Cribb, David Dixon, William
Payne, Lynn Spittler, Cathy Morton, Don Brockman, James Woodard,
Phillip Everett, Jeffery Vines, Clarence Finch, Jack Huffman,
James Sisk, David Gilchriest, Calvin Moss, Randy Mott, Keith
McCauley, John Moran, William Hone, Steven Anderson, David
Wilson, Gary Freeman, Daniel Brockman, and Marion Tallarita;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend the managers and employees of
Gerdau's Beaumont Steel Mill on their many contributions to the
Beaumont community and extend to them best wishes for a memorable
40th anniversary; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the company as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Nichols, Creighton
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 6, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate