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
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 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.
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2-14                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-16                                           Member, Texas Senate
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2-18                                           Member, Texas Senate