By:  Ellis                                      S.R. No. 1075
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to
    1-3  recognize Commissioner Milton Carroll who was appointed by the
    1-4  Houston City Council to the Port of Houston Commission in 1987; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, As a Port Commissioner, Mr. Carroll has worked
    1-6  diligently and has sought to diversify the minority representation
    1-7  of Port of Houston employees and contractors; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, A native Houstonian, Milton Carroll received
    1-9  his bachelor of science degree from Texas Southern University;
   1-10  he began his career as a draftsman for Schlumberger Well Services
   1-11  in 1968; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, He later founded and became chairman and
   1-13  chief executive officer of Instrument Products, Incorporated,
   1-14  a Houston-based company specializing in manufacturing oil field
   1-15  equipment and other high technology products; and
   1-16        WHEREAS, An outstanding leader in his profession and in
   1-17  his community, Milton Carroll serves as director of the Houston
   1-18  branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, the Houston Endowment
   1-19  Foundation, Houston Industries, Incorporated, Houston Lighting and
   1-20  Power Company, and the Greater Houston Partnership, in addition to
   1-21  serving as a Port Commissioner; and
   1-22        WHEREAS, A man who generously devotes time and
   1-23  energy to civic affairs, Mr. Carroll is an active member
    2-1  of the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association
    2-2  and a supporter of several organizations, including United Negro
    2-3  College Fund, Phi Beta Kappa Alumni of Greater Houston, the Young
    2-4  Men's Christian Association, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; and
    2-5        WHEREAS, A distinguished and exemplary gentleman whose concern
    2-6  for others is legendary, Milton Carroll has played a major role in
    2-7  the betterment of the Houston community and has made many worthy
    2-8  contributions as a Port Commissioner; now, therefore, be it
    2-9        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   2-10  73rd Legislature, hereby commend Milton Carroll on his exceptional
   2-11  achievements and express appreciation for his numerous contributions
   2-12  to our state; and, be it further
   2-13        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him
   2-14  as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
   2-15                                 _____________________________________
   2-16                                        President of the Senate
   2-17                                      I hereby certify that the
   2-18                                 above Resolution was adopted by
   2-19                                 the Senate on May 26, 1993.
   2-20                                 _____________________________________
   2-21                                        Secretary of the Senate
   2-22                                 _____________________________________
   2-23                                         Member, Texas Senate