By:  Eckels                                            H.R. No. 121
       73R3186 SDU-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor
    1-2  Lanson and Dorothy Ditto of Houston for their exemplary
    1-3  contributions to their family, community, and state; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ditto are esteemed residents of Houston
    1-5  who have consistently set an outstanding example for others through
    1-6  a strong foundation of good citizenship and a commitment to
    1-7  community service; and
    1-8        WHEREAS,    A native of Paducah, Kentucky, Mr. Ditto is a
    1-9  proud naval veteran of World War II who distinguished himself in
   1-10  the bitterly fought Guadalcanal and Solomon Islands campaigns; and
   1-11        WHEREAS, Following his return to civilian life, he and his
   1-12  brother, Ben, joined their father in Houston and helped to turn a
   1-13  local clothing store into one of the most successful and respected
   1-14  businesses in the region, Norton Ditto; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, Mr. Ditto also met his lovely bride-to-be, the
   1-16  former Dorothy Wade, in Houston and the devoted couple were united
   1-17  in marriage in 1948; a couple with firm ties to their community,
   1-18  the Dittos are active members of the Bethel Independent
   1-19  Presbyterian Church and have each given generously of their time,
   1-20  energy, and expertise to benefit numerous worthy organizations in
   1-21  Houston; and
   1-22        WHEREAS, Mr. Ditto, who has served as a board member of the
   1-23  Memorial Healthcare System since 1977, currently serves on the
   1-24  board of trustees of The Memorial Foundation and is an active and
    2-1  generous member of the Major Gifts/Planned Giving Committee; and
    2-2        WHEREAS, This fine gentleman also has shared his valuable
    2-3  insight and expertise with others on the board of directors of the
    2-4  Houston Chamber of Commerce, the Retail Merchants Association of
    2-5  Houston, and the Navy League; and
    2-6        WHEREAS, Mrs. Ditto's accomplishments, while less public than
    2-7  her husband's, have proved no less important; throughout the
    2-8  couple's long and rewarding marriage, this gracious woman has
    2-9  provided a loving and secure environment for her family,
   2-10  emphasizing the Christian values that have so profoundly influenced
   2-11  their lives; and
   2-12        WHEREAS, The proud parents of two fine daughters, the Dittos
   2-13  also take great pride and delight in the activities of their four
   2-14  beloved grandchildren; and
   2-15        WHEREAS, Throughout their lives together, Mr.  and Mrs. Ditto
   2-16  have contributed significantly to the betterment of their community
   2-17  and have served as a source of joy and inspiration to their family
   2-18  and friends, and they are indeed deserving of special recognition
   2-19  and praise for their contributions in this regard; now, therefore,
   2-20  be it
   2-21        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
   2-22  Legislature hereby commend Lanson and Dorothy Ditto for their many
   2-23  significant contributions to family, community, and state; and, be
   2-24  it further
   2-25        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-26  prepared  for Lanson and Dorothy Ditto as an expression of high
   2-27  regard by the Texas House of Representatives.