SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 109
WHEREAS, Derald Bulls is receiving the Lifetime Leadership
Award from United Way of Lamar County at the group's annual
meeting on February 20, 2019, and this achievement is truly
deserving of special recognition; and
WHEREAS, For the past 11 years, Mr. Bulls has held the
office of director of Institutional Advancement and Alumni
Affairs at Paris Junior College, where he has led the college's
fund-raising and alumni relations efforts with great success; a
graduate of Texas A&M University--Commerce, he previously
enjoyed a 28-year tenure in health care administration, serving
as director of community relations and marketing for such
institutions as McCuistion Regional Medical Center, CHRISTUS
Saint Joseph's Healthcare System, and Paris Regional Medical
Center; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Mr. Bulls has dedicated much
of his time and energy to contributing to his community; he has been
actively involved with United Way of Lamar County as president,
drive chairperson, and board member, and he has also served on the
boards of Dylan's Drivers, the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce,
the Lamar County Child Welfare Board, Leadership Lamar County,
Maddie's Gift Scholarship Foundation, the Rotary Club, and the
Visitors and Convention Council; in addition, he is founding chair
and a board member of the North Lamar Education Foundation, and he
is a deacon at Lamar Avenue Church of Christ; and
WHEREAS, This caring gentleman's previous accolades
include a Co-Rotarian of the Year award and two Paul Harris
Fellowships from the Greater Paris Rotary Club, the Mary Walker
Clark Leadership Alumni Award from Leadership Lamar County, and
induction into the Wall of Honor by the Boys & Girls Club of Paris
Alumni and Friends Association, among many others; he has also
been named as a "Hero for Children" by the Texas Education
Agency; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Bulls benefits from the
love and support of his wife, Lesa, with whom he has shared 40
years of marriage, and he takes great pride in their children,
D. J. and Haley, and their grandchildren, Mackenzie Jo, Laramy,
and Mazie Kate; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bulls has demonstrated a lasting commitment
to making his community a better place for all, and in so doing,
he has earned the deep respect and appreciation of his fellow
residents; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Derald Bulls on his receipt of
the 2019 Lifetime Leadership Award from United Way of Lamar
County and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for Mr. Bulls as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 1, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate