TITLE: Honoring Lonnie B. Grissom Jr. for his contributions to the logging industry in Tyler County.

SUMMARY: Honoring Lonnie B. Grissom Jr. for his contributions to the logging industry in Tyler County.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A respected businessman, Lonnie B. Grissom Jr. has made significant contributions to the logging industry in Tyler County; and WHEREAS, Mr. Grissom was born and raised in Woodville, and he graduated from Kirby High School in 1979; after serving in Germany for four years with the United States Army, he returned to his hometown and began his career in logging in 1986; he and a partner founded G& WEnterprises, a logging and trucking company, as well as other firms related to the industry; and WHEREAS, Mr. Grissom subsequently struck out on his own, and he continued to extend his business into sawmills, chipmills, fuel distribution, and an equipment dealership; over the years, he has worked tirelessly to expand job opportunities in Tyler County by building new operations, and he has partnered with Texas Pellets and the East Texas Electric Cooperative to promote the expansion of their companies; and WHEREAS, Dynamic and creative entrepreneurs play a vital role in the prosperity of Texas, and through his many endeavors, Lonnie Grissom has helped to make Tyler County an even better place in which to live and work; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby honor Lonnie B. Grissom Jr. for his accomplishments and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Grissom as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. White of Tyler Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3227 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House