By Jones of Lubbock H.R. No. 584 76R11260 GMW-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, J. W. Hamby of Plainview has long been an 1-2 outstanding community leader, and his many notable achievements are 1-3 truly worthy of special recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A native Texan, Mr. Hamby graduated from Plainview 1-5 High School in 1942 and served with distinction in the United 1-6 States Army Air Corps from 1943 to 1946 as a pilot, flying B-25, 1-7 B-26, and A-26 aircraft; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Following his honorable discharge, Mr. Hamby sold 1-9 insurance, irrigation pumps, and farm equipment and managed a 1-10 drive-in cafe and a driving range; in 1954, he founded the Hamby 1-11 Company, a highly successful farm equipment manufacturing company 1-12 responsible for creating bed-sleds, aeration equipment for grain 1-13 storage, component parts for plows, and the four-by-four tubular 1-14 steel "Tool Bar"; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Mr. Hamby currently holds 11 patents on various 1-16 types of farm equipment; his company has greatly benefited the city 1-17 of Plainview, which has had 15 local businesses run by former 1-18 employees of the Hamby Company; and 1-19 WHEREAS, A vital and valued member of Garland Street Church 1-20 of Christ, this devout Christian has served the congregation as a 1-21 teacher, deacon, and elder and has been active in missionary 1-22 support; he was also instrumental in planning and creating the 1-23 Sunset School of Preaching in Lubbock; and 1-24 WHEREAS, In 1973, Mr. Hamby was elected to the Lubbock 2-1 Christian University Board of Trustees, an organization he has 2-2 continued to serve for the past 26 years, including 20 as vice 2-3 chairman; he has also donated his time and talents to the boards of 2-4 the LCC Investment Corporation, the LCU Endowment Foundation, and 2-5 the LCU Institute of Water Research; and 2-6 WHEREAS, Together with his wife and business partner, the 2-7 late Dot Hamby, he shared a lengthy and loving union that was 2-8 blessed with four children, Larry, Katrina, Arlana, and Delisa, and 2-9 15 grandchildren, all of whom are a source of great pride to this 2-10 esteemed gentleman; and 2-11 WHEREAS, A role model in his church and community, Mr. Hamby 2-12 has a heart of gold and truly exemplifies the LCU motto; not just a 2-13 director or CEO, he gets personally involved in the lives of people 2-14 in need and does not hesitate to roll up his sleeves to help others 2-15 by visiting, encouraging, and counseling those less fortunate; and 2-16 WHEREAS, J. W. Hamby has distinguished himself as a man of 2-17 ability and integrity, and it is indeed fitting at this time to pay 2-18 tribute to him for his significant accomplishments as a businessman 2-19 and civic leader; now, therefore, be it 2-20 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-21 Legislature hereby honor J. W. Hamby for his many years of hard 2-22 work and dedication to others and extend to him sincere best wishes 2-23 for continued success and happiness; and, be it further 2-24 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-25 prepared for Mr. Hamby as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-26 House of Representatives.