88R19295 TBO-D
By: Springer S.R. No. 331
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Our communities draw immeasurable strength from
individuals such as Neal Blanton, who has greatly benefited his
fellow citizens through his contributions as an engaged civic
leader; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Blanton served as mayor of Graham from 2018
until February 2023; in his retirement, he has continued to serve
area residents and assist the town's current mayor; and
WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his community, Mr. Blanton has
held leadership positions with numerous local organizations over
the years, including the Rotary Club of Graham, the Graham Economic
Development Corporation, the Graham Industrial Association, the
Graham Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Graham Community
Foundation, and the Graham Regional Medical Center Board of
Directors; he has also given generously of his time as a member of
the North Central Texas College Foundation Board and other groups;
and
WHEREAS, Through his many civic contributions, Neal Blanton
has helped to make Graham a better place for all, and he may indeed
reflect with pride on his myriad accomplishments; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby commend Neal Blanton for his service to the Graham community
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. Blanton as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.