1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1115 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to pay 1-3 tribute to the late James M. Shelton, who was recently inducted 1-4 into the El Paso Business Hall of Fame; and 1-5 WHEREAS, The El Paso Business Hall of Fame celebrates 1-6 individuals who have contributed to the advancement of business 1-7 and economic and civic development in the city; and 1-8 WHEREAS, The individuals are selected by a group of business 1-9 leaders for their entrepreneurial spirit, business activities, and 1-10 contributions to the community; and 1-11 WHEREAS, James Shelton began his career by delivering 1-12 building materials to home builders in 1950; he later purchased 1-13 El Paso Sand and Gravel, which became the largest supplier of 1-14 concrete and aggregate in the area; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Mr. Shelton consistently strived to maintain 1-16 efficiency and excellence in all areas of his company's operations, 1-17 and under his guidance, El Paso Sand and Gravel provided first-rate 1-18 service to area citizens; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Mr. Shelton was a well-known civic leader and was 1-20 active in a number of organizations and community projects; and 1-21 WHEREAS, James Shelton was an exemplary gentleman and a 1-22 well-liked, successful businessman, and his company has played 1-23 a role in helping to stimulate our state's economy, provide 2-1 employment opportunities, and create healthy competition; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Mr. Shelton and the other inductees of the El Paso 2-3 Business Hall of Fame were honored at a banquet hosted by Junior 2-4 Achievement, the nonprofit economic education organization that 2-5 sends business consultants to classrooms; this year's banquet, 2-6 which serves as a major fundraiser for Junior Achievement, took 2-7 place May 13 at the El Paso Marriott; Mr. Shelton's daughter and 2-8 son, Carroll Shelton-Maxon and James M. Shelton, Jr., accepted the 2-9 induction on behalf of their father; now, therefore, be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-11 76th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of James M. Shelton 2-12 and express appreciation for his highly successful career and his 2-13 many contributions to the El Paso community; and, be it further 2-14 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 2-15 for Mr. Shelton's family as an expression of esteem from the 2-16 Texas Senate. 2-17 Shapleigh 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 President of the Senate 2-20 I hereby certify that the above 2-21 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-22 on May 26, 1999. 2-23 ______________________________________ 2-24 Secretary of the Senate 2-25 ______________________________________ 2-26 Member, Texas Senate