H.R. No. 624 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, In June 1995, Hans Mayer will retire from his 1-2 position as executive vice president of the Jewish Federation of 1-3 Greater Houston, thus bringing to a close his distinguished 18-year 1-4 tenure with that fine organization; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A former resident of St. Louis, Missouri, Mr. Mayer 1-6 moved to Houston in 1971, and he joined the Federation six years 1-7 later as executive director; highly regarded for his 1-8 professionalism, dedication, and integrity, he was promoted to the 1-9 post of executive vice president in 1989; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Under his capable direction, the Jewish Federation 1-11 of Greater Houston has undergone a period of vibrant growth, 1-12 necessitating the construction of a larger facility in the 1-13 Kagan-Rudy Building in 1982; the Federation also has sought to 1-14 broaden the scope of its mission by implementing expanded United 1-15 Jewish Campaigns; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Members have worked for the benefit of their 1-17 spiritual brothers and sisters around the world through their 1-18 relations with Yoseftal, the organization's Project Renewal in 1-19 Israel, and through their political advocacy on behalf of Jews in 1-20 the former Soviet Union; moreover, the Federation's Passage to 1-21 Freedom and Operation Exodus campaigns raised more than $10 million 1-22 to aid the emigration efforts of Soviet Jews; and 1-23 WHEREAS, In addition to spearheading these remarkable 1-24 international efforts, Mr. Mayer has contributed his leadership 2-1 skills to the Council of Jewish Federations and has served as 2-2 national president of the Association of Jewish Center Workers; he 2-3 also is a longtime supporter of the University of Houston Graduate 2-4 School of Social Work and currently serves on its professional 2-5 advisory committee; and 2-6 WHEREAS, Throughout his many endeavors, Mr. Mayer has enjoyed 2-7 a powerful and dynamic partnership with his wife of many years, 2-8 Marge; a respected professional, Mrs. Mayer established College 2-9 Bound, a college counseling service, and has worked tirelessly with 2-10 her husband to improve the quality of life for countless 2-11 individuals; and 2-12 WHEREAS, The Mayers' inspiring partnership will continue to 2-13 thrive as Mr. Mayer plans to assist his wife in her efforts to 2-14 expand College Bound; his active retirement also will include 2-15 further service to the Federation as a financial consultant; and 2-16 WHEREAS, Hans Mayer is a valued and respected member of the 2-17 Houston community, and his outstanding record of leadership and 2-18 community service is indeed worthy of special praise and 2-19 recognition; now, therefore, be it 2-20 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-21 Legislature hereby honor Hans Mayer on the occasion of his 2-22 retirement and extend to him warmest best wishes for continued 2-23 success and fulfillment in all his future endeavors; and, be it 2-24 further 2-25 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-26 prepared for Mr. Mayer as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-27 House of Representatives.