87R20699 BHH-D
By: Dean H.R. No. 723
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Wray Wade has been named a recipient of a 2021
Distinguished Alumni Award by the Longview Independent School
District; and
WHEREAS, Each year, the district recognizes former students
who have excelled in their careers and who have made significant
contributions to their communities; honorees are nominated
at-large and selected by other distinguished alumni, volunteer
committee members, and the district's community relations office;
and
WHEREAS, A 1986 graduate of Longview High School, Councilman
Wade earned a bachelor's degree in marketing at St. Martin's
University and a master's degree in speech at Oregon State
University, and he subsequently studied at Shonan Institute of
Technology in Japan; he went on to a career in international
marketing and is the owner of Wray Wade Enterprises; dedicated to
serving his community, he represents District 3 on the Longview
City Council, and he has given generously of his time and expertise
to such organizations as the Longview Economic Development
Corporation, the Texas Workforce Commission, Legacy Longview, and
the Longview Symphony; and
WHEREAS, The accomplishments of noteworthy alumni are a
source of great pride to all those associated with Longview ISD, and
Wray Wade is indeed deserving of this prestigious honor; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Wray Wade on his receipt of a 2021
Distinguished Alumni Award from the Longview Independent School
District 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 Councilman Wade as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.