TITLE: Recognizing Neal Blanton for his service to the Graham community.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Neal Blanton for his service to the Graham community.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Our communities draw immeasurable strength from individuals such as Neal Blanton, who has greatly benefited his fellow citizens through his contributions as an engaged civic leader; and WHEREAS, Mr. Blanton served as mayor of Graham from 2018 until February 2023; in his retirement, he has continued to serve area residents and assist the town's current mayor; and WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his community, Mr. Blanton has held leadership positions with numerous local organizations over the years, including the Rotary Club of Graham, the Graham Economic Development Corporation, the Graham Industrial Association, the Graham Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Graham Community Foundation, and the Graham Regional Medical Center Board of Directors; he has also given generously of his time as a member of the North Central Texas College Foundation Board and other groups; and WHEREAS, Through his many civic contributions, Neal Blanton has helped to make Graham a better place for all, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his myriad accomplishments; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby commend Neal Blanton for his service to the Graham community 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. Blanton as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Springer President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 20, 2023.