TITLE: Congratulating William "Hutch" Hutchings on being named the 2013 Man of the Year by the South Central Texas Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

SUMMARY: Congratulating William "Hutch" Hutchings on being named the 2013 Man of the Year by the South Central Texas Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

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WHEREAS, William Hutchings has been named the 2013 Man of the Year by the South Central Texas Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for his outstanding efforts in its fund-raising campaign; and WHEREAS, Established in 1949, the society is committed to finding a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma, as well as to improving the lives of patients and their families; initiatives that support its endeavors include the Man and Woman of the Year Campaign, a 10-week contest in which candidates vie for the title by using their talents to earn "votes" in the form of donations to this noteworthy organization; in 2013, the South Central Texas Chapter raised more than $500,000 in its campaign; and WHEREAS, Participants in the fund-raising competition gain inspiration from getting to know young survivors of leukemia and lymphoma, the Boy and Girl of the Year; "Hutch" Hutchings dedicated his campaign to Charlie Ortiz, a vibrant young fourth grader who completed her treatment for leukemia in February 2012; in addition, he paid tribute to his grandmother, the late Alma "Boots" Chastain, who was a cancer patient and hospital volunteer; and WHEREAS, Through his hard work in behalf of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Hutch Hutchings has helped the organization raise awareness of its important mission and meet its fund-raising goals; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby commend William "Hutch" Hutchings for his contributions to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and congratulate him on winning the Man of the Year title for the South Central Texas Chapter; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Hutchings as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Howard Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2339 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House