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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 785

 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of Texas takes pride in recognizing

 1-4     Lawrence Francis for being an outstanding citizen of El Paso and

 1-5     of Texas; and

 1-6           WHEREAS, The immediate past mayor of El Paso, Mr. Francis

 1-7     was elected to the office in June, 1993, and he was reelected in

 1-8     May, 1995; and

 1-9           WHEREAS, Born in San Antonio, Texas, on April 23, 1933,

1-10     he moved to El Paso with his family when he was eight years old;

1-11     he graduated from Austin High School in El Paso in 1951 and

1-12     attended Texas A&M University; he earned his bachelor of science

1-13     degree in electrical engineering and then his master of science

1-14     degree in 1956; and

1-15           WHEREAS, While at Texas A&M University, he met and married his

1-16     wife, Marilyn; and

1-17           WHEREAS, Larry Francis served his country honorably in the

1-18     United States Air Force; in 1959, he founded and served as president

1-19     of Francis Communications, and he founded and became president of

1-20     SYT Corporation in 1964; and

1-21           WHEREAS, A man who wanted to give back to his community, he

1-22     served as Chairman of the City of El Paso's Civil Service Commission

1-23     for eight years, and he served as the Chairman of the El Paso Sun

 2-1     Carnival Host Committee; and

 2-2           WHEREAS, Noted for his honesty and integrity, Mr. Francis has

 2-3     earned the respect and friendship of his colleagues; and

 2-4           WHEREAS, Mr. Francis has been assisted in his career by his

 2-5     lovely wife, Marilyn; they are proud of their four children, Rick,

 2-6     Carilyn, Linda, and Brian, and their four grandchildren, Lauren,

 2-7     Tyler, Grant, and Spencer; and

 2-8           WHEREAS, The varied and notable achievements of Mr. Francis

 2-9     have contributed greatly to the growth and progress of El Paso,

2-10     El Paso County, and the State of Texas; now, therefore, be it

2-11           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

2-12     75th Legislature, hereby congratulate Larry Francis on his

2-13     countless contributions to his community and state; and, be

2-14     it further

2-15           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for

2-16     him as an expression of the highest regard of the Texas Senate

2-17     with best wishes for a rich and rewarding future.

2-18                                                               Shapleigh

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2-20                                          President of the Senate

2-21                                       I hereby certify that the above

2-22                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate

2-23                                  on May 20, 1997.

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2-25                                          Secretary of the Senate

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2-27                                           Member, Texas Senate