TITLE: Honoring Malcolm Samuel Weaver of Center for his contributions to East Texas.

SUMMARY: Honoring Malcolm Samuel Weaver of Center for his contributions to East Texas.

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WHEREAS, Malcolm Samuel Weaver of Center is visiting the State Capitol on REALTOR Day, April 12, 2011, and this occasion provides a fitting opportunity to recognize his professional achievements and community service; and WHEREAS, Born in Center on June 5, 1918, Mr. Weaver is the son of Stella and Marion Weaver; he graduated from Center High School and attended The University of Texas at Arlington; during World War II, he served his country in the Army Corps of Engineers, and while stationed in England he met his future wife, the former Constance Mary Stanley; and WHEREAS, Mr. Weaver became the head of the family business, Weaver Brothers Lumber Company, and built custom homes and poultry houses throughout East Texas; later, he changed careers, founding Town & Country Real Estate in 1966, and this firm has now prospered for more than four decades; Mr. Weaver earned Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager and Certified Residential Specialist designations from the National Association of REALTORS, and he served as director of the Texas chapter of the REALTORS Land Institute and as president of the Piney Woods Board of REALTORS; for more than a half-century, he has served as a director of Farmers State Bank in Center; and WHEREAS, Deeply committed to his community, Mr. Weaver has benefited numerous worthwhile organizations through his leadership; in addition to his service as president of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and the Center Rotary Club, he distinguished himself as the first president of the Shelby County Historical Society and the Sons of the Republic of Texas, Center Chapter; for more than 40 years, Mr. Weaver has served as an elder of First Christian Church, where he also served as chair of the church board; and WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan is supported in all his endeavors by the love and devotion of his children, Mary and Mark, and his six grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Through the years, Malcolm Weaver has contributed immeasurably to the people and communities of East Texas, both as a businessman and as a civic leader, and he has earned the admiration and affection of all who are privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby welcome Malcolm Samuel Weaver to the State Capitol on the occasion of REALTOR Day and honor him for a lifetime of service to his fellow citizens; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Weaver as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Christian Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 325 was adopted by the House on February 24, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House