HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-1           WHEREAS, The recent passing of Ervan Chew on January 19,
 1-2     1999, at the age of 42, has saddened the family and friends of this
 1-3     beloved man, and we join them in mourning this tragic loss; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, A graduate of the University of Houston, Mr. Chew
 1-5     was a noted entrepreneur who served as president and CEO of Chew
 1-6     Consulting Group and as chairman and CEO of Chew Affiliated
 1-7     Industries; he was previously employed as president and senior
 1-8     partner of ENC Consultants, Ltd.; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, This remarkable gentleman was, however, much more
1-10     than a capable businessman, and his extraordinary legacy of civic
1-11     leadership and community participation irrefutably bears witness to
1-12     this fact; his volunteer work included various leadership roles
1-13     with the United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast, the Chinese Baptist
1-14     Church, American Youth Leadership College, and the Rotary Boys
1-15     Club, among many, many other noteworthy organizations; and
1-16           WHEREAS, In 1998, Mr. Chew received the Mayor's Volunteer
1-17     Award from the City of Houston, one of numerous awards and
1-18     accolades bestowed on him in recognition of his extensive record of
1-19     community service; he was recently selected to serve on the Girl
1-20     Scouts USA National Board of Directors, and the enthusiasm and
1-21     dedication he would undoubtedly have contributed to that group will
1-22     surely be missed; and
1-23           WHEREAS, An Eagle Scout himself, he enjoyed an association
1-24     with the Boy Scouts of America that spanned more than three decades
 2-1     and was highlighted by his receipt of the Silver Beaver Award in
 2-2     1986, which was presented to him by President Gerald Ford; under
 2-3     Mr. Chew's guidance as scoutmaster, 24 worthy young men were
 2-4     promoted to Eagle Scout status, and his longtime relationship with
 2-5     that noteworthy organization endeared him to countless individuals
 2-6     at the local, regional, state, and national levels; and
 2-7           WHEREAS, Ervan Chew epitomized the spirit of volunteerism
 2-8     through his  exuberance and his tireless pursuit of excellence, and
 2-9     though his loss is indeed untimely, his many contributions to his
2-10     fellow citizens are truly timeless; now, therefore, be it
2-11           RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas
2-12     hereby pay tribute to the life of Ervan Chew and extend sincere
2-13     sympathy to his wife, Mimi Kwong Chew, and to the many other
2-14     relatives and friends of this esteemed gentleman; and, be it
2-15     further
2-16           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-17     prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
2-18     House of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in
2-19     memory of Ervan Chew.
                                                                     Coleman
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             President of the Senate              Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.C.R. No. 43 was unanimously adopted by a
         rising vote of the House on January 28, 1999.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House
               I certify that H.C.R. No. 43 was adopted by the Senate on
         April 7, 1999, by a viva-voce vote.
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                                                 Secretary of the Senate
         APPROVED:  _______________________
                            Date
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                          Governor