87R20701 JRI-D
By: Dean H.R. No. 742
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Joe Don Holley 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 1990 graduate of Longview High School, Mr. Holley
earned his bachelor's degree in architecture from The University of
Texas at Austin; he subsequently began his career with HKS, Inc. of
Dallas, where he is senior vice president and principal
shareholder; as a project manager with 22 years of experience, he
has provided expertise on such projects as the Dell Seton Medical
Center at The University of Texas in Austin, the Dell Children's
Medical Center of Central Texas Ambulatory Pavilion in Austin, and
the Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center in Eagle Pass, among
numerous others; and
WHEREAS, Deeply committed to his community, Mr. Holley gives
generously of his time to the Dallas Area Chapter of Hearts and
Hammers, a nonprofit organization that refurbishes homes in
economically disadvantaged communities; he also volunteers with
Canstruction International, a charity art exhibition and food
drive; and
WHEREAS, The accomplishments of noteworthy alumni are a
source of great pride to all those associated with Longview ISD, and
Joe Don Holley is indeed deserving of this prestigious honor; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Joe Don Holley 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 Mr. Holley as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.