TITLE: Commending Kemper Crabb for his philanthropic work.

SUMMARY: Commending Kemper Crabb for his philanthropic work.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Kemper Crabb is an outstanding Texan who has touched the lives of many people with his charitable acts; and WHEREAS, Mr. Crabb is the founder of the Order of Servants of the King, a nonprofit organization that constructs churches, schools, orphanages, and hospitals in rural areas of Africa and Asia; he was inspired to start the group after taking a mission trip to India and witnessing the extreme difficulties experienced by the disadvantaged families he met there; and WHEREAS, In the years since he began this worthwhile project, Mr. Crabb has worked extensively in India, Nepal, and Uganda; Servants of the King has built hundreds of places of worship and scores of other beneficial facilities, and the group's initiatives have helped improve the lives of countless impoverished and underserved citizens; and WHEREAS, A native of East Texas and a graduate of Sam Houston State University, Mr. Crabb holds bachelor's and master's degrees; he enjoyed a rewarding 30-year career in education, serving as a coach, athletic director, and professor of kinesiology before turning his attention to his philanthropic endeavors; in recognition of his exceptional contributions, he has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize on three occasions, and he is the recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award from his college alma mater; and WHEREAS, Kemper Crabb has given generously of his time and energy to carry out good works around the globe, and he may reflect with satisfaction on his many notable achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby commend Kemper Crabb for his dedicated philanthropic efforts 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. Crabb as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Bohac Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2296 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House