By: Ellis S.R. No. 421 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 1-3 congratulate Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority Board member 1-4 Harry Gee, Jr., for his many impressive accomplishments; and 1-5 WHEREAS, One of Houston's most prominent civic leaders and 1-6 immigration attorneys, he was honored at a dinner given by the 1-7 Gee Family Association on February 25, 1995; and 1-8 WHEREAS, A member of a large extended family, Mr. Gee has 1-9 his roots deep within the Houston community; and 1-10 WHEREAS, A past president of the Asian Bar Association, he 1-11 earned his undergraduate degree from Rice University and his law 1-12 degree from The University of Texas School of Law; and 1-13 WHEREAS, A man who believes in giving back to his community, 1-14 Mr. Gee helped raise funds this year to sponsor an endowment for 1-15 Asian Studies at Rice University; and 1-16 WHEREAS, A distinguished gentleman who has made countless 1-17 contributions to his community and a man of integrity, strength, 1-18 and generosity, he willingly gives of his time and energies to help 1-19 others; now, therefore, be it 1-20 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-21 74th Legislature, hereby commend Harry Gee, Jr., for his active 1-22 leadership and civic responsibility; and, be it further 1-23 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him 2-1 as an expression of the highest esteem of the Texas Senate. 2-2 ______________________________________ 2-3 President of the Senate 2-4 I hereby certify that the above 2-5 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-6 on March 13, 1995. 2-7 ______________________________________ 2-8 Secretary of the Senate 2-9 ______________________________________ 2-10 Member, Texas Senate