H.R. No. 88
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The members of the Fort Bend City Council pitched in
to help a young farmer cover the expenses of his participation in
the Junior Livestock Show at the 2021 Fort Bend County Fair and
Rodeo; and
WHEREAS, Johnny Bolek, a 16-year-old local high school
student, raised a goat for the livestock show, hoping to qualify the
animal for auction; proceeds from the sale of an animal at the show
go toward a college scholarship; and
WHEREAS, When Mr. Bolek's goat did not make it to auction,
the members of the Fort Bend City Council each personally
contributed $100 to buy the goat and help the young man cover his
expenses; the goat, whose name is Fred, was donated to the petting
zoo at River Pointe Church in Richmond; and
WHEREAS, The Fort Bend City Council includes Mayor Joe R.
Zimmerman and council members William Ferguson, Jennifer J. Lane,
Suzanne Whatley, Naushad Kermally, Stewart Jacobson, and Carol K.
McCutcheon; and
WHEREAS, The generosity of these caring public servants has
made a positive difference in the life of Mr. Bolek, and their
kindness is truly deserving of special recognition; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend the members of the
Fort Bend City Council for their contributions to their community
and extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Fort Bend City Council as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Jetton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 88 was adopted by the House on October
14, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House