88R4076 CJM-D By: Bell of Kaufman H.R. No. 97 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Ray Dunlap has been named the 2023 chair of the board of directors for the Texas Economic Development Council, and this presents a fitting opportunity to recognize him for his many accomplishments; and WHEREAS, A member of the TEDC executive committee since 2018, Mr. Dunlap assumed his role as chair of the board on October 21, 2022, and his tenure will span until October 2023; and WHEREAS, In the course of his 36-year career, Mr. Dunlap has developed a reputation as a skilled negotiator, salesman, and manager; he currently serves as president of the Terrell Economic Development Corporation, and he previously held the role of community and economic development manager for the Town of Fairview; and WHEREAS, Over the years, Ray Dunlap's dedication and expertise have greatly benefited his colleagues and fellow citizens, and the experience he has acquired along the way will serve him well as he takes on this challenging new role; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Ray Dunlap on being named chair of the Texas Economic Development Council board of directors for 2023 and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Dunlap as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.