1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1119 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in 1-3 recognizing Dee Margo 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, Dee Margo has been president of John D. Williams 1-12 Company since 1981; Mr. Margo consistently strives to maintain 1-13 efficiency and excellence in all areas of his company's operations, 1-14 and under his guidance the John D. Williams Company has thrived; 1-15 and 1-16 WHEREAS, Mr. Margo is a well-known community leader and is 1-17 active in the Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce and its economic 1-18 development initiatives; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Dee Margo is an exemplary gentleman and a successful 1-20 entrepreneur whose company plays a role in stimulating our state's 1-21 economy, providing employment opportunities, and creating healthy 1-22 competition; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Mr. Margo 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; this year's banquet, 2-4 which serves as a major fundraiser for Junior Achievement, took 2-5 place May 13 at the El Paso Marriott; now, therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-7 76th Legislature, hereby commend Dee Margo on his entrepreneurial 2-8 success and his many contributions to the El Paso community; and, 2-9 be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-11 Dee Margo as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-12 Shapleigh 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 President of the Senate 2-15 I hereby certify that the above 2-16 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-17 on May 26, 1999. 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 Secretary of the Senate 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Member, Texas Senate