1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 655
 1-2           WHEREAS, On June 30, 1999, Raymond David "Dave" Damron will
 1-3     retire from his position as director of government affairs for
 1-4     Celanese Chemical Company in Dallas, after 38 years of outstanding
 1-5     service with the company; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Mr. Damron began his exceptional tenure with Celanese
 1-7     soon after graduating from Texas Tech University with a bachelor's
 1-8     degree in chemical engineering; from his first assignment at the
 1-9     company's Pampa facility to his present position, Mr. Damron has
1-10     demonstrated the dedication and commitment to excellence that have
1-11     been the hallmarks of his career; and
1-12           WHEREAS, He has served with Celanese Chemical Company offices
1-13     in Corpus Christi, Vernon, Louisville, New York City, and Mexico,
1-14     finally moving to the firm's headquarters in Dallas in 1980; as an
1-15     engineer, administrator, and able manager, Mr. Damron has shone in
1-16     all his roles with Celanese and has earned the respect of those who
1-17     have been privileged to work with him through the years; and
1-18           WHEREAS, In his personal life, Mr. Damron is a devoted
1-19     husband, father, and grandfather, an active member of the Arlington
1-20     Baptist Church, and a tennis player of some renown; and
1-21           WHEREAS, Throughout nearly four decades with Celanese,
1-22     Mr. Damron has been a steadfast and vital employee of the company;
1-23     though he will be sorely missed, his many friends will take pleasure
1-24     in knowing that he is enjoying a happy and rewarding retirement;
 2-1     now, therefore, be it
 2-2           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-3     76th Legislature, hereby honor Raymond David "Dave" Damron on his
 2-4     retirement from Celanese Chemical Company and extend to him warmest
 2-5     best wishes for happiness and success in the years ahead; and, be
 2-6     it further
 2-7           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
 2-8     prepared for Mr. Damron as an expression of high regard from the
 2-9     Texas Senate.
2-10                                                                  Carona
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2-12                                          President of the Senate
2-13                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-14                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-15                                  on April 15, 1999.
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2-17                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-19                                           Member, Texas Senate