TITLE: Congratulating Robby Burdge on being named the Victoria Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year for 2010.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Robby Burdge on being named the Victoria Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year for 2010.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Robby Burdge was named the 2010 Citizen of the Year by the Victoria Chamber of Commerce; and WHEREAS, The owner, CEO, and president of klean corp international, Mr. Burdge has given generously of his time and expertise to improve the quality of life in Victoria; in addition to his work as chair of the board and strategic planning at St. Joseph High School, he has also shared his time with the school's advancement and financial committees; currently, he serves on the boards of the Port of Victoria, Perpetual Help Home, Victoria Main Street Program, and Victoria College; and WHEREAS, Deeply committed to the community, Mr. Burdge has further given back through his leadership with the local United Way, YMCA, Habitat for Humanity, and Boys & Girls Club, as well as through his support of more than 200 charitable groups; and WHEREAS, Mr. Burdge's exceptional efforts in behalf of his fellow residents have earned him a number of honors, including the title of Victoria 2007 Citizen of the Year from the Rotary Club and Victoria Chamber of Commerce 2003 Member of the Year; and WHEREAS, The vitality of Texas towns depends in large measure on the vision and dedication of their leaders, and through his many worthy endeavors, Robby Burdge has set an inspiring example of civic engagement for all who know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Robby Burdge on his selection as 2010 Citizen of the Year by the Victoria Chamber of Commerce and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Burdge as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Morrison Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 323 was adopted by the House on February 24, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House