By: Shapiro S.R. No. 369 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 1-3 extend congratulations to Morris Shapiro on the grand occasion of 1-4 his 70th birthday; and 1-5 WHEREAS, The son of Ike and Fannie Shapiro, Morris was born 1-6 in Coleman, Texas, on March 12, 1925, and graduated from San Saba 1-7 High School before attending The University of Texas; and 1-8 WHEREAS, A highly successful businessman, Morris Shapiro has 1-9 owned Austin Metal and Iron Company, Incorporated, and Austin Pipe 1-10 and Supply Company for over 45 years; and 1-11 WHEREAS, On October 12, 1947, Morris Shapiro was united in 1-12 marriage to Elaine Novy of Austin and the devoted couple recently 1-13 celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Mr. Shapiro is understandably proud of the 1-15 achievements of his four sons, Bobby Shapiro, Dr. Ira Shapiro, 1-16 Dr. Mike Shapiro, and Dr. Jay Shapiro, who are all graduates of 1-17 Austin public schools and state universities; and 1-18 WHEREAS, His greatest pleasure is enjoying his 15 1-19 grandchildren who visit often in his home where he and Elaine have 1-20 lived for over 30 years; and 1-21 WHEREAS, In those rare times when Mr. Shapiro is not working 1-22 or participating in family activities, he enjoys all sports and 1-23 takes an active role in politics at all levels; he is currently 2-1 chairman of the Travis County Appraisal District; now, therefore, 2-2 be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-4 74th Legislature, hereby recognize Morris Shapiro as a treasured 2-5 citizen of his town and state, wishing him many more years of 2-6 health and happiness; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be presented to him 2-8 as a memento of this special milestone in his life. 2-9 ______________________________________ 2-10 President of the Senate 2-11 I hereby certify that the above 2-12 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-13 on March 8, 1995. 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 Secretary of the Senate 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 Member, Texas Senate