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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Dan Redd greatly benefited residents of Borger |
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through his outstanding service as chief executive officer of the |
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Borger Economic Development Corporation; and |
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WHEREAS, For more than 10 years, Mr. Redd led the development |
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corporation with skill and vision, furthering its mission to |
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strengthen and diversify the city's economic base; his tireless |
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efforts helped create jobs and bring greater prosperity to the |
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community, and he was instrumental in the $720 million expansion of |
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the Agrium plant in Borger; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Redd grew up in Hobbs, New Mexico, and served |
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his country in Vietnam as a combat medic with the 25th Infantry |
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Division; twice wounded, he was awarded two Purple Hearts and two |
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Bronze Stars; he studied drafting at Amarillo College and went on to |
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earn a master's degree from West Texas A&M University; and |
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WHEREAS, Early in his career, Mr. Redd was employed by |
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Southwestern Public Service as a surveying engineer and draftsman, |
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and he was responsible for marketing and national accounts; he now |
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has a quarter-century of experience in economic development, and he |
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has been appointed CEO of the Dickinson Economic Development |
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Corporation; in all his endeavors, he enjoys the love and support of |
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his wife, Rachelle, with whom he has shared 50 years; and |
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WHEREAS, Dan Redd contributed immeasurably to the economic |
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well-being of Borger through his dedication, professionalism, and |
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commitment to excellence, and as he embraces new challenges and |
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opportunities, it is indeed appropriate to honor him for his |
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noteworthy achievements; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Dan Redd for his |
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exemplary service as chief executive officer of the Borger Economic |
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Development Corporation and extend to him sincere best wishes for |
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continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Redd as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |