TITLE: Congratulating David J. Waxman of Jasper on being named Mr. East Texas 2015.

SUMMARY: Congratulating David J. Waxman of Jasper on being named Mr. East Texas 2015.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, David J. Waxman has been named Mr. East Texas 2015 by the Tyler County Dogwood Festival Committee, and he is being presented the honor during the festival's Dogwood Pageant on April 4; and WHEREAS, Each year, the title of Mr. East Texas is awarded to an individual whose leadership and community spirit have helped guide the growth and progress of East Texas; and WHEREAS, David Waxman, who serves the City of Jasper as planning consultant, has greatly assisted governmental and nonprofit entities in attaining grant funds for infrastructure improvement and disaster recovery; with his wife, Beth, and daughter, Lesley, he operates a consulting business that has administered public works projects ranging from bridges and roads to water systems, housing developments, disaster shelters, and civic centers; he provides expertise on environmental reviews, governmental regulations, and project eligibility and manages the firm's associations in both Texas and Louisiana; and WHEREAS, A graduate of the University of Louisiana at Monroe, Mr. Waxman moved with his family to Jasper while working for the Deep East Texas Council of Governments, where he variously filled the roles of criminal justice planner, social services director, and deputy executive director for planning; during his tenure with DETCOG, he was instrumental in starting juvenile and adult probation services in the area and in helping create programs focused on mental health and the welfare of older Texans; and WHEREAS, Our communities draw immeasurable strength from individuals like David Waxman, whose contributions have made a positive difference in the region and state he calls home, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his receipt of this prestigious recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate David J. Waxman on being named Mr. East Texas 2015 and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Waxman as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. White of Tyler Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1675 was adopted by the House on April 23, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House