By Shields                                             H.R. No. 691
       74R6131 BNL-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, George H. Ensley has served with integrity and
    1-2  distinction as president of the Rotary Club of San Antonio, and his
    1-3  leadership of that fine organization has greatly benefitted the
    1-4  people of San Antonio; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Founded in 1912, the Rotary Club of San Antonio is
    1-6  composed of more than 500 local business leaders who work together
    1-7  to promote community service, provide youth scholarships, and
    1-8  foster high ethical standards in both business and professional
    1-9  fields; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, An 18-year member of the Rotary Club, Mr. Ensley has
   1-11  merited inclusion in Rotary's international honorary organization
   1-12  of Paul Harris Fellows, and his selection as president is a clear
   1-13  indication of the esteem and respect with which he is regarded by
   1-14  his colleagues; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, Mr. Ensley holds a bachelor's degree in accounting
   1-16  from the University of California at Berkeley and a master of
   1-17  business administration degree from Stanford University; after
   1-18  honorably serving his country in the United States Army for 19
   1-19  years, he embarked on a distinguished career with USAA and had
   1-20  risen to the position of chief of staff before he retired; and
   1-21        WHEREAS, In addition to his work with the Rotary Club, this
   1-22  dedicated civic leader has contributed to his community through his
   1-23  active involvement with the McNay Art Museum, the San Antonio
   1-24  Public Library System, Las Casas Foundation, and the San Antonio
    2-1  Zoological Society; he also has demonstrated concern for the
    2-2  physical health and well-being of his fellow Texans through his
    2-3  support of the San Antonio Medical Foundation and the Cancer
    2-4  Therapy and Research Center; and
    2-5        WHEREAS, Throughout his career and many community service
    2-6  endeavors, he has been aided by his wife of more than 45 years,
    2-7  Lucille Lichens Ensley; their marriage has been blessed with three
    2-8  sons, Craig, Ross, and Ralph, and in recent years their close-knit
    2-9  family has grown to include 12 grandchildren; and
   2-10        WHEREAS, George H. Ensley has set an outstanding example of
   2-11  civic leadership for others to follow, and his efforts have earned
   2-12  him the respect and admiration of his friends and neighbors and the
   2-13  gratitude of his fellow Texans; now, therefore, be it
   2-14        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   2-15  Legislature hereby honor George H. Ensley on his exemplary tenure
   2-16  as president of the Rotary Club of San Antonio and extend to him
   2-17  warmest best wishes for many more years of continued success; and,
   2-18  be it further
   2-19        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-20  prepared for Mr. Ensley as an expression of high regard by the
   2-21  Texas House of Representatives.