HR1048 - Congratulating Leroy Nellis on his receipt of a 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award from the Killeen ISD Alumni Association.

      H.R. No. 1048       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Leroy Nellis has been named a recipient of a 2025   Distinguished Alumni Award by the Killeen Independent School   District Alumni Association; and          WHEREAS, Each year, the alumni association recognizes   Killeen ISD graduates who have contributed significantly to their   communities or professions and who serve as inspiring role models   for future generations; and          WHEREAS, As a student at Killeen High School, Mr. Nellis   worked a nearly full-time job, and he graduated as valedictorian of   the Class of 1965; he received a scholarship to The University of   Texas at Austin and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in   accounting in 1969; that same year, he joined the Texas Army   National Guard; and          WHEREAS, While working for a large Houston firm, Mr. Nellis   became a certified public accountant; he subsequently completed his   graduate studies and was hired as budget director of the UT Austin   library system; from 1994 until his retirement in 2013, he oversaw   the Travis County budget; dedicated to serving his fellow citizens,   he pursued a dual military career for 33 years, eventually   attaining the rank of command sergeant major; he spent a year on   active duty during Operation Desert Storm and completed 26 airborne   jumps; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Nellis began volunteering as a mentor in Austin   ISD in 2002, and he was named Mentor of the Year in 2003; tirelessly   working to find ways to benefit children, he arranged to take   students to observe court proceedings and talk to judges and   prosecutors; he also collaborated with local leaders to facilitate   opportunities for high school students to earn community college   certificates in information technology, health careers, and   construction trades; in addition, he was instrumental in bringing a   Boys and Girls Club to Del Valle; he has served for many years as a   mentor with Seedling, an organization that supports children whose   parents are incarcerated or on parole, and he further gave of his   time and efforts as a member of its board from 2013 to 2019;   moreover, he has spearheaded efforts to recruit volunteers as chair   of the marketing committee for Central Texas Mentoring   Collaborative; and          WHEREAS, The accomplishments of noteworthy alumni are a   source of great pride to all those associated with Killeen ISD, and   Leroy Nellis is indeed deserving of this prestigious honor; now,   therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby congratulate Leroy Nellis on his receipt of a   2025 Distinguished Alumni Award from the Killeen Independent School   District Alumni 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. Nellis as an expression of high regard by the Texas   House of Representatives.     Buckley     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 1048 was adopted by the House on May   23, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House