TITLE: Recognizing Bud McBrayer on the occasion of his installation as a Rotary District Governor.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Bud McBrayer on the occasion of his installation as a Rotary District Governor.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Bud McBrayer on the occasion of his installation as governor of Rotary District 5810, which is taking place June 28, 2011; and WHEREAS, A member of the Rotary Club since 1980, Mr. McBrayer enjoyed a long and fruitful career as an engineer, beginning in 1963 with the General Electric Aircraft Engine Group; he concluded his professional career in 1998 with the Lockheed Martin Space Agency; and WHEREAS, Mr. McBrayer has performed many vital functions during his time in the Rotary Club; he has held a number of offices at the district level, including assistant governor, lieutenant governor, and Rotary Youth Leadership Awards staff; and WHEREAS, Along with his wife, Peggy, who is a recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow award, Mr. McBrayer has introduced numerous people to the benefits of the Rotary Club; three of his grandsons are graduates of the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards program; and WHEREAS, A charter member of the Paul Harris Society, Mr. McBrayer has received numerous honors for his service to the Rotary Club, including Rotarian of the Year, the District Service Above Self Award, the District Exemplary Leadership Award, and the District Pinnacle Award; he is truly deserving of this important position; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Bud McBrayer on his exceptional service to the Rotary Club and his community and extend to him best wishes for a successful term as governor of Rotary District 5810; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Shapiro President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 24, 2011.