HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
1-1 WHEREAS, Dr. Jack Christie has served the people of Texas in
1-2 myriad ways, perhaps most notably as a member and chairman of the
1-3 State Board of Education, and it is appropriate that he be
1-4 recognized for his fine contributions to the Houston community and
1-5 the State of Texas at this time; and
1-6 WHEREAS, Dr. Christie attended Texas Chiropractic College and
1-7 San Jacinto College after graduating from Texas City High School
1-8 and continued his education through extension courses at Rice
1-9 University, the University of Houston, The University of Texas, and
1-10 Cambridge University in England; and
1-11 WHEREAS, This noteworthy gentleman maintains a successful
1-12 chiropractic practice in Houston, and his dedication and commitment
1-13 to excellence earned him a gubernatorial appointment to the Texas
1-14 Board of Chiropractic Examiners, on which he served from 1981 until
1-15 1987; and
1-16 WHEREAS, Committed to excellence in education, Dr. Christie
1-17 was elected to the State Board of Education in 1990; he was
1-18 appointed chairman by Governor George W. Bush in 1995 and served in
1-19 that capacity until 1997; and
1-20 WHEREAS, Dr. Christie has also contributed to his community
1-21 as a member of the Spring Branch Memorial Chamber of Commerce Board
1-22 of Directors and the Big Brothers Board of Directors, and from 1978
1-23 until 1984 he was a board of trustees member for the Spring Branch
1-24 Independent School District, serving as president in 1983 when that
2-1 group was named the outstanding school board in the state; and
2-2 WHEREAS, Dr. Christie's public-spirited nature is exemplified
2-3 by his participation in Big Brothers and his volunteer work for
2-4 Houston public schools, and he has lent his support and aid to
2-5 numerous fund-raising events, including the New Year's Eve Dance
2-6 for the Houston Jaycees, an annual Christmas ice skating party for
2-7 250 underprivileged children, and the Annual Toast and Roast, a
2-8 benefit for Big Brothers; and
2-9 WHEREAS, Dr. Christie received the Leadership Award from the
2-10 Houston Jaycees in 1973 and Warner Cable's 1997 Hometown Hero
2-11 Award; he was listed in Who's Who in the Southwest in 1975 and was
2-12 named one of the Outstanding Young Men of America in 1976; and
2-13 WHEREAS, Outside the rigorous demands of his career and in
2-14 addition to his community involvement, Dr. Christie is an avid
2-15 athlete, having completed the Boston, Honolulu, and Houston
2-16 marathons and having finished the Ironman World Triathlon in 1982;
2-17 he is an active member of St. Cyril's Catholic Church and has been
2-18 a Sunday school instructor for eight years; and
2-19 WHEREAS, Throughout his years of service to his community,
2-20 his city, and his state, Dr. Christie has been supported by a
2-21 loving family that includes his wife, Meliane Wells Christie, and
2-22 his children, John, Katherine, and Patrick, and it is indeed a
2-23 privilege to honor him for his many contributions to his fellow
2-24 citizens at this time; now, therefore, be it
2-25 RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas
2-26 hereby commend Dr. Jack Christie for his fine work in behalf of
2-27 the citizens of Texas and extend to him sincere best wishes for
3-1 continued success and happiness in the years to come; and, be it
3-2 further
3-3 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
3-4 prepared for Dr. Christie as an expression of high regard by the
3-5 Texas House of Representatives and Senate.
Dutton
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 51 was adopted by the House on
April 8, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 51 was adopted by the Senate on May
10, 1999, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: _____________________
Date
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Governor