By Smithee H.R. No. 1380 75R17550 JTR-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The family and many friends of L. P. "Pete" Gilvin 1-2 were greatly saddened by his passing on May 30, 1997, at the age of 1-3 93, and we join them in mourning their loss; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A lifetime Amarillo resident, Mr. Gilvin graduated 1-5 from Amarillo High School and studied engineering at The University 1-6 of Texas before returning to the area to join his father in the 1-7 construction business; and 1-8 WHEREAS, In the years that followed, Mr. Gilvin established 1-9 himself as one of the area's preeminent contractors of highway and 1-10 road work; the chairman of the board of Gilvin-Terrill, Inc., he 1-11 was also past president of the National Associated General 1-12 Contractors of America; and 1-13 WHEREAS, In 1939, Mr. Gilvin married the former Wanda Struve, 1-14 and the couple enjoyed a relationship that continued to grow in 1-15 mutual respect and affection until Mrs. Gilvin's death in 1995; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Well known as a dedicated patron of the arts, 1-17 Mr. Gilvin lent his support to such organizations as the Lone Star 1-18 Ballet, the Amarillo Art Center, and the Amarillo Symphony; a 1976 1-19 recipient of the Texas Art Award for Distinguished Contributions to 1-20 the Arts by an Individual, he and Mrs. Gilvin were also named the 1-21 1993 Philanthropists of the Year by the National Association of 1-22 Fund Raising Executives; and 1-23 WHEREAS, In addition, Mr. Gilvin gave freely of his time and 1-24 talent to Cal Farley's Boys Ranch and the Don and Sybil Harrington 2-1 Cancer Center, and in recognition of his outstanding public service 2-2 he was named the Amarillo Globe-News Man of the Year in 1968; a 2-3 trusted public servant, he was appointed to serve as chairman of 2-4 the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission by Governor John Connally 2-5 in that year as well; and 2-6 WHEREAS, Throughout his lifetime, L. P. "Pete" Gilvin worked 2-7 for the betterment of his community, and although he will be 2-8 missed, his vision and generosity of spirit will live on in the 2-9 legacy of his many contributions to his fellow Texans; now, 2-10 therefore, be it 2-11 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-12 Legislature hereby honor the memory of L. P. "Pete" Gilvin and 2-13 extend sincere sympathy to his family and many friends and 2-14 admirers; and, be it further 2-15 RESOLVED, That when the Texas House of Representatives 2-16 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of L. P. "Pete" Gilvin.