1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 519
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to
 1-3     recognize Petty D. Hunter on the momentous occasion of his
 1-4     retirement from the Houston Parks and Recreation Department
 1-5     after 26 years of exceptional service; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Throughout his employment, Mr. Hunter served with
 1-7     diligence and dedication to excellence in his supervisory and
 1-8     administrative positions; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Having majored in recreation and physical
1-10     education, his knowledge and job diversity over his many years
1-11     with the department greatly contributed to the success of the
1-12     programs and activities he initiated and oversaw; and
1-13           WHEREAS, In addition to his varied duties as Deputy
1-14     Director, Mr. Hunter gave his time and energy generously to
1-15     outside interests; he presided over Minorities and Leisure
1-16     Service Committee of Texas Recreation and Park Society and was
1-17     a board member of the Houston Police Activities League; a
1-18     director for Outstanding Youth Awards/Houston Central Exchange
1-19     Club, he was past chairman of the Board of Directors for the
1-20     Black United Fund of Texas; and
1-21           WHEREAS, His years of service have immeasurably contributed
1-22     to the expansion and improvement of the park system; his varied
1-23     and notable achievements are to be commended; now, therefore,
1-24     be it
 2-1           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-2     76th Legislature, hereby express its appreciation to
 2-3     Petty D. Hunter for his outstanding public service to the
 2-4     citizens of Houston; and, be it further
 2-5           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
 2-6     him as an expression of the gratitude and high esteem of the
 2-7     Texas Senate.
 2-8                                                                   Ellis
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2-10                                          President of the Senate
2-11                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-12                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-13                                  on March 29, 1999.
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2-15                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-17                                           Member, Texas Senate