SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 599
WHEREAS, The strength and cohesion of our communities are
enhanced by the devoted efforts of individuals such as Dr. Roger
I. Van Horn, whose tireless work has contributed immeasurably to
the quality of life in Nacogdoches; and
WHEREAS, A native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Dr. Van Horn
attended Nathan Hale High School and continued his education at
Westminster College; he went on to graduate from the University
of Missouri in 1970 with a degree in dentistry; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Van Horn then joined the United States Army
and attained the rank of major while serving as an army dentist;
after leaving the military in 1975, he established a private
dental practice in Nacogdoches and served local residents for
nearly four decades before retiring in 2014; and
WHEREAS, A dedicated champion of his community, Dr. Van
Horn held the office of Mayor of Nacogdoches from 2007 to 2017; he
has also held leadership roles with the Nacogdoches County
Chamber of Commerce, the Nacogdoches County Economic Development
Corporation, the Nacogdoches Jaycees, and CASA of Deep East
Texas; moreover, he helped establish the Heritage Heralds and the
Nacogdoches Youth Soccer Association, and he ministers to
prisoners in Henderson; in recognition of his efforts, he was
named the Nacogdoches Citizen of the Year in 2013 and inducted
into the Nacogdoches Heritage Festival Hall of Fame in 2015; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Van Horn is the devoted father of two sons,
Matthew and Jacob, and he also takes great pride in his four
grandchildren, Eloise, Ivan, Anna Everett, and Leo; and
WHEREAS, Roger Van Horn has demonstrated a lasting
commitment to making Nacogdoches 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 commend Dr. Roger I. Van Horn for his
service to the Nacogdoches community and extend to him sincere
best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Dr. Van Horn as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Nichols
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 17, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate