TITLE: Congratulating Dave Kilby on his receipt of the 2012 Spirit of the Chamber Award from the Lake Houston Area Chamber of Commerce.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Dave Kilby on his receipt of the 2012 Spirit of the Chamber Award from the Lake Houston Area Chamber of Commerce.

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WHEREAS, Dave Kilby has been honored with the 2012 Spirit of the Chamber Award from the Lake Houston Area Chamber of Commerce for his dedicated leadership and volunteerism; and WHEREAS, A valued member of the chamber since 2002, Mr. Kilby has served on the board of directors for the past six years and as a member of the executive committee for two years; he has helped to recruit and retain members and to boost participation in chamber activities through his work as chair and co-chair of the ambassador volunteer program; moreover, he has participated in numerous functions and staffed booths at local events, and for three consecutive years, he has garnered the most funds for the chamber through sponsorships as part of the Total Resource Campaign; and WHEREAS, Mr. Kilby is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University and has enjoyed a career in the franchise and food industries for over three decades; in addition to earning a number of leadership awards and sales recognitions, he was granted the Certified Franchise Executive designation by the International Franchise Association and was involved in certification development for that same body; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Kilby enjoys the love and support of a family that includes his wife, Karen, who works with him in operating their business, K2 Enterprises; and WHEREAS, Through his tireless civic engagement, Dave Kilby has contributed greatly to the success of both the chamber and the community at large, and this well-deserved award is a fitting tribute to his outstanding record of service; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Dave Kilby on his receipt of the 2012 Spirit of the Chamber Award from the Lake Houston Area 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. Kilby as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Huberty Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 504 was adopted by the House on February 28, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House