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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 641
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great
 1-4     pleasure in recognizing Curtis Sinclair "Sid" Wells, Jr., for
 1-5     his many contributions to the citizens of the State of Texas; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, A sixth-generation Texan, Sid was born on
 1-7     September 13, 1936, in Houston; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, Sid Wells graduated from Lamar High School in
 1-9     Houston and attended Texas A&M University, where he earned his
1-10     bachelor of science and master of science degrees in aerospace
1-11     engineering; he received his doctorate in mechanical and aerospace
1-12     engineering from Rice University; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Sid married Elizabeth Ellen Moore, and the
1-14     fortunate couple has enjoyed a secure and lasting partnership
1-15     which has produced three children:  Charlotte Ellen Wells,
1-16     Christopher Sinclair Wells, and Curtis Allen Wells; and
1-17           WHEREAS, The children of Beth and Sid Wells have presented
1-18     them with four grandchildren, who have brought their grandparents
1-19     great pride and joy; the grandchildren are:  Rachel Elizabeth,
1-20     Curtis Moore, Sydney Ellen, and Carson Christopher; and
1-21           WHEREAS, From 1967 to 1975, Dr. Wells worked for the LTV
1-22     Research Center, where he managed projects supporting new business
1-23     developments for LTV Aerospace and E-Systems; from 1976 to 1988, he
1-24     was in charge of implementing prime business strategies in missiles
 2-1     and electronics; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, From 1989 to 1995, he demonstrated successfully
 2-3     ERINT as a complementary missile for the Patriot system and
 2-4     won downselect decision for the PAC-3 missile to protect the
 2-5     United States Army and our allies from weapons of mass destruction;
 2-6     and
 2-7           WHEREAS, From 1996 to 1998, Dr. Wells led and organized
 2-8     development of new business initiatives for Vought within the
 2-9     new Lockheed Martin Corporation, and he retired from Lockheed
2-10     Martin Vought Systems Corporation as Senior Vice President of
2-11     Business Development in 1998; and
2-12           WHEREAS, On April 9, 1997, this outstanding gentleman
2-13     represented Lockheed Martin Vought Systems at the State Capitol
2-14     for Lockheed Martin Day; now, therefore, be it
2-15           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-16     76th Legislature, hereby congratulate Curtis S. Wells, Jr.,
2-17     for his achievements and for his 37 years of service to
2-18     Lockheed Martin Vought Systems Corporation; and, be it further
2-19           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him
2-20     as an expression of the high regard and esteem of the Texas Senate.
2-21                                                    Moncrief
2-22           Armbrister           Gallegos            Ogden
2-23           Barrientos           Harris              Ratliff
2-24           Bernsen              Haywood             Shapiro
2-25           Bivins               Jackson             Shapleigh
2-26           Brown                Lindsay             Sibley
2-27           Cain                 Lucio               Truan
2-28           Carona               Luna                Wentworth
2-29           Duncan               Madla               West
2-30           Ellis                Nelson              Whitmire
2-31           Fraser               Nixon               Zaffirini
2-32                       Perry, President of the Senate
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 3-2                                          President of the Senate
 3-3                                       I hereby certify that the above
 3-4                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
 3-5                                  on April 19, 1999.
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 3-7                                          Secretary of the Senate
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 3-9                                           Member, Texas Senate