SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 527
WHEREAS, Wayne R. Maynard of Dallas is being recognized
with the Governor's Lifetime Achievement Award at the 41st annual
Governor's Volunteer Awards on April 23, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Each year, the Governor's Volunteer Awards honor
the exemplary service of individuals, groups, and organizations
that have made significant contributions to Texas communities;
the awards are presented by the governor of Texas and
administered by OneStar; and
WHEREAS, Wayne Maynard has served for more than two decades
as a volunteer pilot for Angel Flight South Central; after flying
his brother-in-law to cancer treatment, he was inspired to lend
his skill and expertise to the organization; the Tulsa,
Oklahoma-based nonprofit transports people in rural areas to and
from urban medical centers for dialysis, chemotherapy, and other
procedures; and
WHEREAS, Since 2004, Mr. Maynard has completed more than
300 missions at his own cost; as Northeast Texas wing leader and
later as chair of the AFSC board, he expanded pilot recruitment,
revamped bylaws, and established a pilot recognition program; he
has secured more than $1 million in donations for the
organization through such initiatives as the annual Mission
Possible: Soaring Hearts Gala and fundraising solo flights to the
North Pole; and
WHEREAS, Wayne Maynard has set an inspiring example
through his long record of service to a lifesaving organization,
and he is richly deserving of this prestigious accolade; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Wayne R. Maynard on receiving
the Governor's Lifetime Achievement Award 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. Maynard as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
Johnson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 15, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate