H.R. No. 1047
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor
    1-2  Keith White for the many significant contributions he has made to
    1-3  the Irving community as a businessman and civic leader; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, Mr. White began his career in 1957 with Republic
    1-5  National Bank, and he embarked on his rewarding career in the
    1-6  insurance industry in 1968, when he went to work with Mercantile
    1-7  Security Life Insurance Company in Dallas; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, Well regarded throughout his chosen field for his
    1-9  professionalism, expertise, and dedication, he went on to become an
   1-10  independent agent and formed Keith White Agency in 1981 in Irving;
   1-11  and
   1-12        WHEREAS, This outstanding businessman later became a general
   1-13  agent for Time Insurance Company of Milwaukee; a leader in  the
   1-14  industry, he has been recognized for his skill and hard work with
   1-15  numerous prestigious awards, including the "Ring of Honor," which
   1-16  is the highest production award bestowed by the company, the
   1-17  Excellence Award, and the President's Award; and
   1-18        WHEREAS, Mr. White continues to positively affect issues
   1-19  vital to the industry as an esteemed member of several professional
   1-20  organizations; a founding member of the Association of Health
   1-21  Insurance Agents, he also is involved with the National Association
   1-22  of Health Underwriters and the Dallas Association of Life
   1-23  Underwriters, which honored him  as its 1994 Hall of Fame Award
   1-24  winner; and
    2-1        WHEREAS, Mr. White also is active with the Texas Association
    2-2  of Life Underwriters; over the years he has served the group in
    2-3  numerous leadership capacities, and he currently serves as
    2-4  president and as a valued member of several important committees;
    2-5  and
    2-6        WHEREAS, A man of boundless energy and enthusiasm, he also
    2-7  has benefited the community through his work with several worthy
    2-8  organizations, including Las Colinas Rotary Club, the Irving
    2-9  Chamber of Commerce, and the Irving Schools Foundation Advisory
   2-10  Board; and
   2-11        WHEREAS, Throughout his many endeavors, he has enjoyed the
   2-12  love and support of his devoted wife, Melva, and the couple's three
   2-13  fine children; over the years, their close-knit family has
   2-14  continued to grow, and the Whites now delight in the company of
   2-15  five beloved grandchildren; and
   2-16        WHEREAS, Mr. White has greatly benefited the Irving community
   2-17  as both a businessman and civic leader, and it gives the members of
   2-18  this chamber great pleasure to honor him for his many achievements;
   2-19  now, therefore, be it
   2-20        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   2-21  Legislature hereby honor Keith White for the many significant
   2-22  contributions he has made to the Irving community and extend to him
   2-23  warmest best wishes for continued success in all his future
   2-24  endeavors; and, be it further
   2-25        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-26  prepared for Mr. White as an expression of high esteem by the Texas
   2-27  House of Representatives.