TITLE: Congratulating Gary Base on being named the 2009 Business Executive of the Year by the Plano Chamber of Commerce.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Gary Base on being named the 2009 Business Executive of the Year by the Plano Chamber of Commerce.

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WHEREAS, Gary Base, an esteemed North Texas businessperson and civic leader, was recognized by the Plano Chamber of Commerce as its 2009 Business Executive of the Year; and WHEREAS, The president and chief executive officer of ViewPoint Financial Group (VPFG) and ViewPoint Bank, Mr. Base joined the latter in 1987, when it was known as Community Credit Union; under his leadership, ViewPoint Bank has experienced phenomenal growth and success; based in Plano, it reorganized in 2006 to become a subsidiary of VPFG, a publicly traded company, and it now ranks as one of the largest financial institutions in Collin County; during Mr. Base's tenure, ViewPoint Bank has expanded from 2 locations to 23, and its assets have increased from $179 million to $2.4 billion; and WHEREAS, Gary Base has not only demonstrated exceptional vision in guiding the development of ViewPoint Bank, but has ensured that the bank maintains its focus on community service; in addition to meeting the financial needs of North Texas consumers and businesses, the bank supports a number of charitable causes, including Habitat for Humanity, the Collin County Children's Advocacy Center, and Senior Housing Crime Prevention; moreover, its staff organizes financial literacy and planning classes for schools and community organizations; and WHEREAS, A graduate of the University of Arkansas and the Stanford Graduate School of Business, Mr. Base brings to his responsibilities more than 40 years of executive management experience; over the years he has also shared his knowledge and expertise with many other organizations; he currently serves on the Mutual Savings Association Advisory Committee of the Office of Thrift Supervision; in addition, he is a former director of the North Texas Tollway Authority and the Texas Bankers Association and a former chair of the Plano Chamber of Commerce; and WHEREAS, A highly accomplished professional, Gary Base has compiled an impressive record of achievement while contributing significantly to the progress of communities throughout Collin County, and he is indeed worthy of this notable honor; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Gary Base on his selection as the 2009 Business Executive of the Year by the Plano Chamber of Commerce 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. Base as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Taylor of Collin Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1108 was adopted by the House on April 14, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House