HR183 - Congratulating David Winfield Killam of Laredo on his selection as Mr. South Texas by the Washington's Birthday Celebration Association.

      H.R. No. 183       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, David Winfield Killam of Laredo has been selected as   the 2025 Mr. South Texas honoree by the Washington's Birthday   Celebration Association in recognition of his contributions to the   growth and development of the region; and          WHEREAS, A leader in his community, Mr. Killam has applied   his business acumen in a broad range of fields, including oil and   gas exploration, real estate development, and ranching; he holds a   bachelor's degree from The University of Texas at Austin and a   certificate in ranch management from Texas Christian University;   and          WHEREAS, Mr. Killam has long demonstrated a steadfast   commitment to the quality of life in Laredo; as an underwriter of   residency programs at the University of the Incarnate Word and the   Texas A&M University College of Medicine, he has helped to enhance   medical training and health care access; he further supports higher   education through various scholarship programs, and his family's   significant donation of land to Texas A&M International University   led to the creation of its 300-acre campus; in addition, the Killams   have contributed easements and land for essential infrastructure   projects, such as water lines, roads, and highways, advancing   Laredo's economic prosperity; and          WHEREAS, Active in a number of organizations, Mr. Killam has   held leadership positions with the Texas Oil & Gas Association, the   Texas State History Museum Foundation, and the Young Presidents'   Organization; he is also a champion of stewardship and conservation   efforts, serving as chair of the advisory board of the Caesar   Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute, which named him the 2023 South   Texan of the Year; in recognition of his work, he has received   numerous other accolades, including a Lone Star Land Steward Award   from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and a Leopold   Conservation Award from the Sand County Foundation; and          WHEREAS, Through his professional and philanthropic   endeavors, David Killam has made a lasting, positive difference in   the Laredo community, and he is richly deserving of this special   recognition; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby congratulate David Winfield Killam on his   selection as Mr. South Texas by the Washington's Birthday   Celebration Association 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. Killam as an expression of high regard by the Texas   House of Representatives.     Darby     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 183 was adopted by the House on March   6, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House