By: Cain S.R. No. 63 1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in 1-4 recognizing Don Legg, an outstanding citizen of our state, on the 1-5 grand occasion of his 90th birthday on January 28, 1997; and 1-6 WHEREAS, A former teacher, coach, and reporter, Don Legg 1-7 served as the Director of Personnel for the American Red Cross 1-8 for the entire Pacific Ocean area during World War II; he helped 1-9 relocate Red Cross workers after the war and remained with the 1-10 Red Cross for 17 years; and 1-11 WHEREAS, After a successful career with Prudential Insurance 1-12 Company in Dallas, Mr. Legg retired in 1969 and returned to 1-13 Kemp, Texas, where he is a highly respected leader in his community; 1-14 and 1-15 WHEREAS, Mr. Legg's numerous civic activities have included 1-16 longtime service with the Kemp Chamber of Commerce and membership 1-17 on the Kemp City Council for four years; he has been a deputy 1-18 voter registrar for the last 12 years and a member of the Kemp 1-19 Athletic Boosters Club for the last 15 years; he has served on the 1-20 board for the Kaufman County Improvement Commission and has been 1-21 a member of the County Board of the Visiting Nurses Association 1-22 for six years; and 1-23 WHEREAS, A source of strength to many, Mr. Legg has dedicated 2-1 his life to the betterment of his city, county, and state; he 2-2 served three terms on the Kaufman County Senior Citizens Advisory 2-3 Committee, was instrumental in raising $25,000 to send the Kemp 2-4 band to Orlando, Florida, and is a supporter of students and a 2-5 promoter of numerous school functions; and 2-6 WHEREAS, Remarkably energetic at the age of 90, Mr. Legg is 2-7 an active, working member of the press and reports the news for the 2-8 City of Kemp for Mabank's The Monitor; he is also a photographer 2-9 and proofreader and has received accolades for his exceptional 2-10 achievements by state officials and area students; and 2-11 WHEREAS, A distinguished and exemplary gentleman, Don Legg 2-12 is a mentor and friend to citizens throughout Kaufman County, and 2-13 his many contributions to his fellowman and to our state have been 2-14 invaluable; now, therefore, be it 2-15 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-16 75th Legislature, hereby commend Don Legg on his exceptional 2-17 generosity and his many accomplishments and extend to him best 2-18 wishes for a joyous 90th birthday; and, be it further 2-19 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-20 him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 President of the Senate 2-23 I hereby certify that the above 2-24 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-25 on January 27, 1997. 2-26 ______________________________________ 2-27 Secretary of the Senate 2-28 ______________________________________ 2-29 Member, Texas Senate