H.R. No. 1261
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the deep sadness
    1-2  that has accompanied the news of the passing of Lee "Levi" Bivins
    1-3  II on October 19, 1994, at the age of 48; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, The great-grandson of Panhandle pioneer Lee Bivins,
    1-5  he was born in Amarillo and remained a Panhandle resident
    1-6  throughout much of his adult life; and
    1-7        WHEREAS, In his youth, Mr. Bivins attended St. Stephen's
    1-8  Preparatory School in Austin and was graduated from Washington and
    1-9  Lee University in Virginia, where he majored in political science;
   1-10  he later continued his education by pursuing graduate studies in
   1-11  accounting at The University of Texas; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, Involved in ranching and other investments
   1-13  throughout his professional career, Mr. Bivins also was employed
   1-14  for 10 years as an administrative assistant to Congressman Jack
   1-15  Hightower; in addition to his many professional endeavors, he was
   1-16  an active supporter of Washington and Lee University, the National
   1-17  Gallery of the Arts, the Human Rights Campaign Fund, the Whitman
   1-18  Walker Clinic, the AIDS Action Council, and the Don Harrington
   1-19  Discovery Center; and
   1-20        WHEREAS, Honored by the Amarillo Jaycees as one of six
   1-21  Outstanding Young Men in 1975, Mr. Bivins was a valued member of
   1-22  his community whose presence and accomplishments greatly enriched
   1-23  the lives of all who were privileged to know him; though he will be
   1-24  deeply missed, his spirit will long endure in the hearts of the
    2-1  countless people whose lives he touched during his time on this
    2-2  earth; now, therefore, be it
    2-3        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
    2-4  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Lee "Levi" Bivins II
    2-5  and extend deepest sympathy to his mother, Mrs. Lee T. Bivins of
    2-6  Amarillo; to his brothers, our esteemed colleague Senator Teel
    2-7  Bivins, Tom Bivins, and Mark Bivins, all of Amarillo; and to the
    2-8  many other friends and relatives of this fine man; and, be it
    2-9  further
   2-10        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-11  prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
   2-12  House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
   2-13  Lee "Levi" Bivins II.