By Lewis of Tarrant H.R. No. 680
76R12138 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 Charles "Chuck" Beatty on being named a Distinguished
1-3 Alumnus of the University of North Texas; and
1-4 WHEREAS, The mayor of Waxahachie since 1997, he served with
1-5 distinction as a city council member for two years before his
1-6 election to the top municipal post; Mayor Beatty is also a gridiron
1-7 legend who played the "monster" position, which combines the duties
1-8 of linebacker and strong safety, in a storied era of North Texas
1-9 football; and
1-10 WHEREAS, He graduated from Waxahachie Turner High School with
1-11 exceptional football and basketball skills and attended the
1-12 University of North Texas, where he diligently pursued his academic
1-13 career in addition to becoming one of the institution's most
1-14 notable athletes; and
1-15 WHEREAS, In his senior year of college, only 10 hours from
1-16 completing his degree, Mayor Beatty was drafted by the Pittsburgh
1-17 Steelers and played professional football with the team for four
1-18 seasons; in 1972, he excelled as a member of the St. Louis
1-19 Cardinals football team; later, this multitalented sportsman took
1-20 his considerable skills to the World Football League; and
1-21 WHEREAS, Mayor Beatty realized an academic dream when he
1-22 returned to the University of North Texas in 1976 and finished the
1-23 requirements to earn his bachelor's degree in physical education;
1-24 he then began a career with the Circle Ten Council of the Boy
2-1 Scouts of America in Dallas, where he provided leadership as senior
2-2 district executive; and
2-3 WHEREAS, A dedicated public servant, Mayor Beatty leads the
2-4 Waxahachie Firemen Relief & Retirement Fund as chairman and is
2-5 known for his commendable service on the boards of the Waxahachie
2-6 Community Development Corporation, Waxahachie Economic Development
2-7 Commission, Ellis County Agricultural and Extension Service,
2-8 Waxahachie YMCA, Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce, and the Child Care
2-9 Group Dallas/Texoma; he has served with integrity in the post of
2-10 treasurer for both the Texas Conference of Black Mayors and the
2-11 Texas Council of Black Councilmembers; and
2-12 WHEREAS, This fine man has generously shared his time and
2-13 expertise as a founding member and vice president of the Waxahachie
2-14 Boys and Girls Club and as a member of the Citizens National Bank
2-15 Advisory Board, North Texas Commission, Texas Municipal League
2-16 Resolutions Committee, Southern Dallas County University Project,
2-17 Texas Attorney General Municipal Advisory Board, and the Waxahachie
2-18 Crime Commission; in addition, Mayor Beatty is a veteran of the
2-19 Texas National Guard; and
2-20 WHEREAS, Mayor Beatty is a former recipient of the Sam Walton
2-21 Business Leadership Award, the Business Opportunity Symposium
2-22 Series (BOSS) Political Achievement Award, the Elite News Unsung
2-23 Hero Award, and at one time he was a finalist for a North Texas
2-24 Council of Governments Public Administration Fellowship; and
2-25 WHEREAS, Charles Beatty exemplifies the qualities of
2-26 discipline, perseverance, commitment, and integrity in all his
2-27 endeavors, and he is truly worthy of special recognition at this
3-1 time; now, therefore, be it
3-2 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
3-3 Legislature hereby commend Charles "Chuck" Beatty on being named a
3-4 Distinguished Alumnus of the University of North Texas and extend
3-5 to him best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it
3-6 further
3-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
3-8 prepared for Mayor Beatty as an expression of high regard by the
3-9 Texas House of Representatives.