By Smithee H.R. No. 1261 74R8865 PAN-D CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 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 74th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-4 hereby pay tribute to the life of Lee "Levi" Bivins II and extend 2-5 deepest sympathy to his mother, Mrs. Lee T. Bivins of Amarillo; to 2-6 his brothers, our esteemed colleague Senator Teel Bivins, Tom 2-7 Bivins, and Mark Bivins, all of Amarillo; and to the many other 2-8 friends and relatives of this fine man; and, be it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-10 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-11 House of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in 2-12 memory of Lee "Levi" Bivins II.