By Davis of Dallas H.R. No. 636
76R11811 MDM-D
R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to
1-2 congratulate Erle Nye on being named a recipient of The American
1-3 Jewish Committee's 1999 Institute of Human Relations Award; and
1-4 WHEREAS, This prestigious award is being presented to Mr. Nye
1-5 in recognition of his leadership, civic achievement, and
1-6 exceptional work in preserving America's democratic heritage; and
1-7 WHEREAS, Mr. Nye is chairman of the board and chief executive
1-8 of Texas Utilities Company and its principal subsidiary, TU
1-9 Electric; he also holds those positions with Texas Utilities Fuel
1-10 Company, Texas Utilities Mining Company, TU Services, Texas
1-11 Utilities Properties, Inc., and Texas Utilities Communications,
1-12 Inc.; and
1-13 WHEREAS, His professional responsibilities include serving as
1-14 chairman of Texas Utilities Australia Pty. Ltd. and serving as
1-15 chairman of the board of Basic Resources, Inc., Chaco Energy
1-16 Company, and Communications Holdings 1, Inc.; his distinguished
1-17 career has been enhanced by his expertise in the areas of
1-18 engineering, finance, law, and regulation; and
1-19 WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman attended Texas A&M
1-20 University, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in
1-21 electrical engineering; continuing his pursuit of academic
1-22 excellence at Southern Methodist University, he earned a law
1-23 degree; he is a registered professional engineer and a member of
1-24 the American Bar Association as well as local and state bar
2-1 associations; and
2-2 WHEREAS, Deeply respected for his leadership ability, Mr. Nye
2-3 shares his time and energy with many worthy local and national
2-4 organizations: he serves on the boards of The Dallas Foundation,
2-5 The Nature Conservancy of Texas, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and
2-6 The Science Place; in addition, he participates with the Dallas
2-7 Committee on Foreign Relations, the Salvation Army's Dallas County
2-8 Advisory Board, and the Dallas Together Forum, which he cochairs;
2-9 and
2-10 WHEREAS, Governor Bush appointed Mr. Nye to The Texas A&M
2-11 University System Board of Regents in 1997; he currently chairs the
2-12 Committee on Finance, is a member of the Committee on Academic and
2-13 Student Affairs, the Legislative Committee, and the Transportation
2-14 Committee, and also is special liaison to the Texas Growth Board;
2-15 and
2-16 WHEREAS, Mr. Nye's admirable civic involvement includes
2-17 participation with the Texas A&M Development Foundation Advisory
2-18 Committee, The Chancellor's 21st Century Council, and the
2-19 Development Council of The University of Texas at Dallas; he is
2-20 past chair of the Texas A&M University College of Engineering
2-21 External Advisory and Development Council and the Baylor College of
2-22 Dentistry Board; and
2-23 WHEREAS, A native of Fort Worth, Mr. Nye and his wife, Alice,
2-24 enjoy a close-knit family of five children and five grandchildren;
2-25 and
2-26 WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Erle Nye has aspired to the
2-27 highest level of professionalism and accomplishment, and his
3-1 significant efforts in behalf of his fellow citizens are truly
3-2 exemplary; now, therefore, be it
3-3 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
3-4 Legislature hereby congratulate Erle Nye on his receipt of The
3-5 American Jewish Committee's 1999 Institute of Human Relations Award
3-6 and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and
3-7 happiness; and, be it further
3-8 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
3-9 prepared for Mr. Nye as an expression of high regard by the Texas
3-10 House of Representatives.