Recognizing May 19-25, 2013, as National Public Works Week and honoring members of the Southeast Branch, Texas Chapter, American Public Works Association.
Congratulating John Travis "Jacko" Garrett, Jr., of Danbury on his selection as a 2013 Philanthropist of the Year by the Community Foundation of Brazoria County.
Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Sister State relationship between Texas and Taiwan and welcoming Steve Hsia, director general of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston.
Congratulating the Rain Fresh Water Company of Garland on winning the purified water competition at the 2013 Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting event.
Congratulating Steven Hail of Angleton on his receipt of a 2012 Award of Merit from the Thunderbird District, Bay Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Congratulating Harold and Barbara Monical of Lake Jackson on their selection as 2012 Philanthropists of the Year by the Community Foundation of Brazoria County.