By:  Sims                                        S.R. No. 405
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
    1-3  express its appreciation to Phil Neighbors for his exceptional
    1-4  contributions to the citizens of Kerrville; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Executive Vice-President of the Kerrville Area
    1-6  Chamber of Commerce since September 1, 1986, Mr. Neighbors has
    1-7  discharged his responsibilities in an exemplary manner while
    1-8  earning the respect and confidence of those with whom he is
    1-9  associated; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, His diligence and ability in the performance of his
   1-11  duties have helped the organization to grow to 900 members; the
   1-12  combined budget of the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce, CVB, and
   1-13  Economic Development Foundation totals over $650,000 and the group
   1-14  employs eight full-time workers; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, The highly respected community leader has
   1-16  contributed his time and energies to the betterment of the community
   1-17  in various ways; he has served on the Board of the Texas Industrial
   1-18  Development Council, as vice-president of the Texas Chamber of
   1-19  Commerce Executives Association, and as past president of the
   1-20  Chamber of Commerce Executives Association of West Texas; and
   1-21        WHEREAS, A native of Pomona, California, Mr. Neighbors
   1-22  attended Angelo State University where he earned a bachelor of arts
   1-23  degree in 1974; and
    2-1        WHEREAS, His career began in 1974 when he became District
    2-2  Executive for the American Cancer Society in Lufkin, Texas; soon
    2-3  recognized for his leadership qualities, Mr. Neighbors became
    2-4  Development Director of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce in
    2-5  Abilene, a post he ably filled for 10 years; and
    2-6        WHEREAS, Throughout his notable career Phil Neighbors has
    2-7  been strengthened by the love and support of his gracious wife,
    2-8  Susan, and their two children; and
    2-9        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins with the
   2-10  citizens of Kerrville in commending Mr. Neighbors for his outstanding
   2-11  work as Executive Vice-President of the Kerrville Chamber of
   2-12  Commerce; now, therefore, be it
   2-13        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   2-14  73rd Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to Phil Neighbors for
   2-15  continued success in his new endeavors as he joins the San Marcos
   2-16  Chamber of Commerce; and, be it further
   2-17        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
   2-18  this distinguished gentleman as an expression of the high regard
   2-19  of the Texas Senate.
   2-20                                 _____________________________________
   2-21                                        President of the Senate
   2-22                                      I hereby certify that the
   2-23                                 above Resolution was adopted by
   2-24                                 the Senate on March 15, 1993.
   2-25                                 _____________________________________
    3-1                                        Secretary of the Senate
    3-2                                 _____________________________________
    3-3                                          Member, Texas Senate