1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1118 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in 1-3 recognizing Jim Phillips on his recent induction into the El Paso 1-4 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, Jim Phillips serves as chairman of the Community 1-12 Board of Directors for Norwest Bank El Paso; from 1969 to 1989, 1-13 he was chairman and chief executive officer of KHEY radio in 1-14 El Paso; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Mr. Phillips consistently strives to maintain 1-16 efficiency and excellence in all areas of his bank's operations, 1-17 and under his guidance, Norwest Bank El Paso has provided 1-18 first-rate service to area citizens; Norwest Bank El Paso is a 1-19 prominent institution in the city, helping to stimulate our 1-20 state's economy, provide employment opportunities, and create 1-21 healthy competition; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Mr. Phillips is a well-known civic leader and is 1-23 active in a number of organizations and community projects; and 1-24 WHEREAS, Mr. Phillips and the other inductees of the El Paso 2-1 Business Hall of Fame were honored at a banquet hosted by Junior 2-2 Achievement, the nonprofit economic education organization that 2-3 sends business consultants to classrooms; the banquet, which 2-4 serves as a major fundraiser for Junior Achievement, took place 2-5 May 13 at the El Paso Marriott; and 2-6 WHEREAS, Jim Phillips is an exemplary gentleman and a 2-7 well-liked, successful businessman; now, therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-9 76th Legislature, hereby commend Jim Phillips on his highly 2-10 successful career and his many contributions to the El Paso 2-11 community; and, be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-13 Jim Phillips as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-14 Shapleigh 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 President of the Senate 2-17 I hereby certify that the above 2-18 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-19 on May 26, 1999. 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Secretary of the Senate 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Member, Texas Senate