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HR 1006: Boos, Mr. Louis; commend

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House Resolution 1006

By: Representatives Barnes of the 86th, Drenner of the 85th, Lupton of the 83rd, Tran of the 80th, and Cannon of the 58th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Mr. Louis Boos; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, since the 1960s, Mr. Louis Boos has been an active and influential member of the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI), an organization dedicated to setting industry standards, providing education, and driving innovation throughout the field; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Boos served as affiliate chairman of TAPPI's Paper Industry Management Association (PIMA) and has generously shared his expertise and leadership to advance the industry and its professionals; and

WHEREAS, he has served on the University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation Board since 1970, where he established the first scholarship with an international focus, underscoring his lifelong commitment to global education; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Boos and his late wife, Jean, strongly believed in the value of international and cross-cultural experiences, frequently traveling abroad and opening their home to international students; and

WHEREAS, in 2001, the couple founded the Boos Family International Experience Award, which provides study abroad opportunities for students in countries such as Finland, Spain, and Taiwan; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Boos has also demonstrated a deep commitment to advancing medical research by endowing a cancer research fund at Duke University's Tisch Brain Tumor Center and serving as a valued member of its advisory board; and

WHEREAS, continuing his lifelong dedication to education and mentorship, Mr. Boos currently mentors students at Kennesaw State University's Honors College, where he supports international study through the Jean Schade Boos International Study Abroad Scholarship; and

WHEREAS, as a member of the Dean's Board of Advisors of Kennesaw State University's Honors College, he actively raises funds for scholarships, helps connect students with internships, and builds relationships with companies seeking to employ KSU students; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Boos has also been deeply engaged in civic and community work, volunteering with Necessary Trouble, a local Indivisible group dedicated to promoting civic participation and supporting the election of thoughtful and committed public servants; and

WHEREAS, guided by a passion for the pulp and paper industry for more than six decades, a belief in the importance of global engagement, and a commitment to community, civic leadership, and student success, Mr. Boos has built a legacy defined by philanthropy, mentorship, and forward-thinking leadership; the very embodiment of "Think and Do."

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Mr. Louis Boos for his outstanding professional achievements, generous philanthropy, civic service, and steadfast dedication to education and global collaboration as well as extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health, happiness, and success.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Mr. Louis Boos.