Awards and Involvement

As your Member of Congress, I am dedicated to serving on community service boards and other various groups to benefit the greater Dallas area. I am honored to have been recognized with many awards and accomplishments – a few of which are listed below. I am extremely  proud of these achievements and to represent the interests of North Texans in Congress.

Community Service Boards

Circle Ten Council, Boy Scouts of America

I have been associated with the Boy Scouts of America since 1965. As an Eagle Scout, former Scout Master to 13 Scouts, district chairman for the White Rock district, and parent of two scouts with Troop 890 in Dallas, I am honored to serve as an executive member of the council. I also serve as a committee member of the National Eagle Scout Association.

HomeAid Dallas

As an Advisory Board Member for HomeAid Dallas, I am pleased to support the work of HomeAid Dallas/Home Builders Care, a program that increases the availability of dignified housing for homeless families and individuals committed to turning their lives around.

Dallas Northeast Chamber of Commerce

Since 1989, I have been an active member of the Chamber, serving as its Chairman prior to my election to Congress. My duties as an Advisory Board member keep me in touch with this community-based chamber.

Disciples of Holy Trinity

Since 1990, I have served as an Advisory Committee member for this important organization, which supports terminally-ill individuals and family members as they approach the end of their life.

United States/Mexico Chamber of Commerce

I was selected as an honorary member of the bilateral organization to promote trade, investment and joint ventures on both sides of the border. I have been a member since May 21, 1999 and continues to help businesses bridge differences in legal, regulatory and economic systems, as well as language and culture.

Southwestern University

Since 2007, I have proudly served as a trustee of Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas.  I graduated from Southwestern University in 1978 with a B.S. in Political Science.

For the Love of the Lake

In Adopt–A–Shoreline, I have been an active team leader since 1996 and responsible for cleaning up a section of the west side of White Rock Lake. It is perhaps one of my favorite opportunities to be outside with friends and Scouts to ensure that two of his favorite messages, volunteerism and conservation, are demonstrated within the community.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

I have worked with the foundation since 2001 and continue to take initiative on legislation in order to help the organization work towards its goal of finding a cure for juvenile diabetes.  I was honored to join President Bush in supporting the doubling of their funding.

White Rock YMCA

With my long-time involvement with YMCA chapters, I am pleased to be a member of the Board of Management for the White Rock YMCA. I believes that community centers like YMCA serve a vital role in building a brighter future for families and neighborhoods, providing opportunities for physical, mental and spiritual growth.

Awards

2015

Good Scout Award

Boy Scouts of America

 Outstanding Leadership on behalf o the Semiconductor Industry Association

Semiconductor Industry Association

Visionary Award

American Academy of Opthalmology

Champion of Change

National Down Syndrome Society

2015 Goodwill Industries International National Policymaker Award

Goodwill Industries

2014

2014 Global Vision Award

Greater Dallas Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce

Champion of Change Award

National Down Syndrome Society

True Blue

Family Research Council

Legislator of the Year

South West Transit Association

Spirit of Enterprise Award

Chamber of Commerce

ACU Conservative Award

American Conservative Union

Thoms Jefferson Award

International Foodservice Distributors Association (IDFA)

Heroes of Main Street

National Retail Federation

2014 Dallas County Dental Society Community Leader of the Year Award

Dallas County Dental Society

Maurice Acers Champion of Free Enterprise Lifetime Achievement Award

Texas Associaton of Business

2013

Superhero Award

National Down Syndrome Society

Champion of Change

National Down Syndrome Society

Champion of the Merit Shop Eagle Award

Associated Builders and Contractors

History of the Scouting Trail Medal

Boys Scouts of America's Naitonal Capital Area Council

Defender of Freedom

National Rifle Assocation

2012

Spirit of Enterprise Award

US Chamber of Commerce

Guardian of Seniors' Rights

60 Plus Association

The Millard J. and Robert L. Health Award

Dallas County Medical Society

Champion of American Family Business

American Family Business Institute

Champion of Healthcare Innovation

Healthcare Leadership Council

Thomas Jefferson Award

International Foodservice Distributors Association

Good Scout Award

Boy Scouts of America's National Capital Area Council

2011

Spirit of Enterprise Award

US Chamber of Commerce

Guardian of Seniors' Rights

60 Plus Association

2011 Congressional Leadership Award

American College of Emergency Physicians

NAM Manufacturing Legislative Excellence Award

National Association of Manufacturers

2010

Taxpayers' Friend Award

National Taxpayers Union

Honors Award

The National Down Syndrome Society

Easter Seals Advocacy Award

Easter Seals

Guardian of Small Business

National Federation of Independent Businesses

NAM Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence

National Association of Manufacturers

2009

Champion of Healthcare Innovation Award

Healthcare Leadership Council

Guardian of Small Business

National Federation of Independent Business

Los Barrios Unidos Appreciation Award

Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic

Taxpayer Hero

Citizens Against Government Waste

2008

Vigil Honor Member of the Order of the Arrow

Boy Scouts of America, Circle Ten Council

The Medicare Choices Leadership Award

The Coalition for Medicare Choices

National Leadership Award

National Down Syndrome Society

True Blue Award

Family Research Council Action/Focus on the Family Action

Distinguished Legislative Award

City of Dallas

2007

Taxpayer's Friend Award

National Taxpayers Union

Visionary Award

American Academy of Ophthalmology

Ben Franklin Public Policy Award

National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies

Appreciation Award

World Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce

Public Service Award

Association of Air Medical Services

Award for Continued Community Involvement

BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha