HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, March 25, 1997, marks the seventh anniversary of the 1-2 passing of William Miller "Bill" Holm, a respected educator and 1-3 civic leader in the Odessa community; and 1-4 WHEREAS, He was well regarded for his noteworthy career with 1-5 the Ector County Independent School District, a career that spanned 1-6 33 years and included more than a decade of distinguished service 1-7 as superintendent; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Mr. Holm's tenure was marked by many significant 1-9 accomplishments, including the implementation of the district's 1-10 acclaimed special education and magnet school programs; he also 1-11 supervised the development and refurbishment of several area 1-12 schools, and under his watch, both Ratliff Stadium and the 1-13 district's current administration building were constructed; and 1-14 WHEREAS, An educator in the truest sense of the word, he was 1-15 committed to enhancing academic, cultural, and athletic 1-16 opportunities for all his students; Mr. Holm received accolades 1-17 from professional organizations across the nation for his devoted 1-18 service and was also awarded the Freedom Foundation Valley Forge 1-19 Medallion of Honor for developing course work on patriotism; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Despite the rigorous demands of his career, he 1-21 consistently made time in his busy schedule to work for the 1-22 betterment of his community, and the many organizations that 1-23 benefited from his participation included the Odessa YMCA, the 1-24 Permian Historical Society, and the Presidential Museum; in 2-1 recognition of his exemplary civic involvement, he was named 2-2 Odessa's Outstanding Citizen in 1986; and 2-3 WHEREAS, Mr. Holm and his beloved wife, Enid, further served 2-4 their community through their active involvement in the arts, 2-5 giving generously of their time and talents to assist several 2-6 worthy organizations, including the Odessa Arts Association, the 2-7 Broadway Theatre League, and the Permian Playhouse; and 2-8 WHEREAS, Although Mr. Holm's contributions have been greatly 2-9 missed, Mrs. Holm has done an admirable job of continuing her 2-10 husband's legacy as a patron of the arts; by donating the proceeds 2-11 from her book Theatrically Speaking, she made the first individual 2-12 gift to the Cultural Endowment for Texas, and her generosity has 2-13 benefited Texas Nonprofit Theatres and the American Association of 2-14 Community Theatre as well; and 2-15 WHEREAS, A man of great energy and vision, Bill Holm left an 2-16 indelible mark on the community he was proud to call home, and his 2-17 memory endures to this day in the hearts and minds of all who were 2-18 privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it 2-19 RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-20 hereby honor the memory of William Miller "Bill" Holm and extend 2-21 sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Enid 2-22 Holm; to his daughter, Enid Ann Woodward; and to the many other 2-23 friends and relatives of this esteemed gentleman; and, be it 2-24 further 2-25 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-26 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-27 House of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in 3-1 memory of William Miller "Bill" Holm. West _______________________________ _______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 15 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 5, 1997. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 15 was adopted by the Senate on May 5, 1997, by a viva-voce vote. _______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: _______________________ Date _______________________ Governor