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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The City of Hewitt designated April 1, 2013, as |
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Charles Slough Day in recognition of an esteemed Texan who worked to |
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make a positive difference in the lives of his fellow citizens; and |
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WHEREAS, Charles Morgan "Chuck" Slough was a Waco native who |
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played an active role in Kiwanis International, serving as |
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president of the Kiwanis Club in his hometown and as the lieutenant |
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governor of the organization's Texas-Oklahoma District; in 2009, he |
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began to raise funds and make plans for the construction of a |
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barrier-free playground in the Waco area for children with special |
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needs; however, he passed away in 2010 before this dream could be |
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realized; and |
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WHEREAS, Inspired by Mr. Slough's vision, Kiwanis members |
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continued to pursue his project; they secured a grant of $20,000 |
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from Valero Energy Corporation, and the money was donated to the |
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City of Hewitt Parks and Beautification Committee to help pay for |
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what has become known as the Adventure Playground; now completed, |
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the facility features a plaque memorializing Mr. Slough; and |
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WHEREAS, Chuck Slough was dedicated to his community and to |
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upholding the Kiwanis mission of serving others, and the Adventure |
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Playground in Hewitt Park will long stand as a testament to his |
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generosity of spirit; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the memory of Chuck Slough for his efforts |
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in behalf of area children with special needs and commend all those |
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who helped complete the playground project that he initiated; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the family of Mr. Slough as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |
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Anderson |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2607 was adopted by the House on May |
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24, 2013, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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