By: Sibley S.R. No. 766 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-3 recognize Higinio Ortiz who was recently selected as the Army 1-4 and Air Force Exchange Service "Driver of the Year" for 1994; 1-5 and 1-6 WHEREAS, Each year the Army and Air Force Exchange Service 1-7 chooses one of its motor vehicle operators from among hundreds of 1-8 nominees at its facilities throughout the world for this notable 1-9 honor; and 1-10 WHEREAS, The primary factors considered for the safe driving 1-11 award are: no preventable accidents for the past three years; no 1-12 moving traffic violations, license suspensions, or revocations for 1-13 the past three years; and no disciplinary actions on file for the 1-14 past three years; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Higinio Ortiz is a 38-year veteran of the Army and 1-16 Air Force Exchange Service, and his extraordinary record of service 1-17 to his country truly merits legislative recognition; and 1-18 WHEREAS, He began his career with the exchange service in 1-19 1958 as a sales clerk at Fort Bliss Main Exchange and was promoted 1-20 to motor vehicle operator in 1960; he remained at Fort Bliss until 1-21 he was assigned to San Antonio in 1978; after being transferred to 1-22 the Waco Distribution Center in May, 1989, he was assigned to the 1-23 El Paso switchpoint where he continued to demonstrate his commitment 2-1 to his duties and his dedication to excellence; and 2-2 WHEREAS, In recognition of his exceptional record of safety 2-3 and his superb performance, Mr. Ortiz was honored with the Million 2-4 Miler award for accident-free driving in April, 1994, and the Army 2-5 and Air Force Exchange Service Superior Accomplishment Award in 2-6 September, 1994; and 2-7 WHEREAS, Throughout his long and productive career, 2-8 Mr. Ortiz has been supported by the love and companionship of his 2-9 wife, Isabel, and their children, Inez, Jose, and Patricia; when 2-10 his schedule permits, he enjoys relaxing with a game of softball 2-11 or spending time camping; now, therefore, be it 2-12 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-13 74th Legislature, hereby commend Higinio Ortiz for his exemplary 2-14 contributions to the Army and Air Force Exchange Service and extend 2-15 best wishes to him for continued success in all his endeavors; and, 2-16 be it further 2-17 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-18 Mr. Ortiz as an expression of the gratitude and high regard of 2-19 the Texas Senate. 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 President of the Senate 2-22 I hereby certify that the above 2-23 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-24 on April 21, 1995. 2-25 ______________________________________ 3-1 Secretary of the Senate 3-2 ______________________________________ 3-3 Member, Texas Senate