1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 485 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in 1-3 recognizing Representative Jim Pitts, who has been selected for 1-4 the 1998 Citizen of the Year Award by the Waxahachie Chamber of 1-5 Commerce; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Jim Pitts is well known for his outstanding work in 1-7 the Waxahachie community and as a state legislator; and 1-8 WHEREAS, He has served as a state representative for 1-9 District 10 since 1992, and throughout his tenure, he has 1-10 been committed to the welfare of the citizens of Texas and has 1-11 faithfully served his constituency; and 1-12 WHEREAS, A native of Dallas, Jim Pitts graduated from 1-13 Southern Methodist University, where he earned three degrees and 1-14 met his wife, Evelyn; the couple moved to Waxahachie in 1972; and 1-15 WHEREAS, A highly respected community and state leader 1-16 who generously devotes his time and energy to civic affairs, 1-17 Representative Pitts has served as a school board member, as 1-18 president of the Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce, and as president 1-19 of the board of trustees at Presbyterian Children's Services; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Jim Pitts is an exemplary and distinguished gentleman 1-21 who has played a major role in the betterment of the Waxahachie 1-22 community, and his dedication to his community and state and his 1-23 exceptional accomplishments deserve recognition; now, therefore, 1-24 be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-2 76th Legislature, hereby commend Representative Jim Pitts on his 2-3 outstanding achievements and extend congratulations to him on his 2-4 selection as Citizen of the Year; and, be it further 2-5 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-6 Representative Pitts as a token of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-7 Cain, Nelson 2-8 ______________________________________ 2-9 President of the Senate 2-10 I hereby certify that the above 2-11 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-12 on March 29, 1999. 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 Secretary of the Senate 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 Member, Texas Senate 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 Member, Texas Senate