R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, For more than two decades, former State
1-2 Representative Michael D. Millsap has worked diligently in behalf
1-3 of his fellow Texans, and his exemplary service is indeed worthy of
1-4 special recognition; and
1-5 WHEREAS, Born in Fort Worth on January 23, 1948, Mr. Millsap
1-6 graduated from Amon Carter Riverside High School in 1966; he
1-7 attended Texas Wesleyan College and received a bachelor's degree
1-8 from Texas Christian University in 1970; and
1-9 WHEREAS, Upon completing three years of active duty service
1-10 in the U.S. Marine Corps, this enterprising gentleman established
1-11 himself in the insurance industry and started his own company in
1-12 1979; and
1-13 WHEREAS, He began a highly distinguished career in politics
1-14 when he was elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 1976
1-15 and four years later worked as manager of Tarrant County State
1-16 Representative Gib Lewis's successful campaign for Speaker of the
1-17 Texas House of Representatives; and
1-18 WHEREAS, Elected again to the Texas House of Representatives
1-19 in 1982, Mr. Millsap faithfully served the citizenry of District 96
1-20 in southwest Tarrant County for three additional terms; and
1-21 WHEREAS, During his outstanding tenure, Mr. Millsap held
1-22 numerous important positions, including chairman of the House
1-23 Administration Committee, chairman of Budget and Oversight for the
1-24 House State Affairs Committee, and member of the House
2-1 Appropriations, Calendars, Government Organization, Higher
2-2 Education, and Environmental Affairs committees, the State
2-3 Preservation Board, and the Texas Legislative Council; and
2-4 WHEREAS, Retiring from public office in 1989, Mr. Millsap was
2-5 appointed chief of staff of the Office of the Speaker of the House,
2-6 where he supervised the daily operation of the speaker's office and
2-7 the house of representatives; and
2-8 WHEREAS, Before taking a job in the private sector in 2000,
2-9 this esteemed Texan joined The University of Texas System
2-10 Administration as the vice chancellor for governmental relations in
2-11 1992 and in that position worked closely with the chancellor, the
2-12 board of regents, and other system officials to formulate the
2-13 policies of The University of Texas System; and
2-14 WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Mr. Millsap has enjoyed the
2-15 love and support of his wife, Sharon, and their four children,
2-16 Jennifer, Elisa, James, and Joseph; and
2-17 WHEREAS, Selected as the Fort Worth Jaycees Outstanding Young
2-18 Man of Fort Worth for 1982, Mr. Millsap has contributed greatly
2-19 outside of the political spectrum, and his involvement in the
2-20 community includes serving as an adjunct professor at Texas
2-21 Christian University and as director of the Panther Boys Club of
2-22 Fort Worth; moreover, he has been a member of the administrative
2-23 board of Overton Park United Methodist Church and the Fort Worth
2-24 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board; and
2-25 WHEREAS, Texas has reaped the benefits of Mike Millsap's
2-26 experience and wisdom, and his impressive record of service speaks
2-27 volumes about his immense abilities and devotion to helping people;
3-1 now, therefore, be it
3-2 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
3-3 Legislature hereby honor Michael D. Millsap for his many years of
3-4 devoted public service and extend to him sincere best wishes for
3-5 good fortune and happiness in his future endeavors; and, be it
3-6 further
3-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
3-8 prepared for the Honorable Michael D. Millsap as an expression of
3-9 high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Uher
Laney Goodman Merritt
Alexander Goolsby Miller
Allen Gray Moreno of Harris
Averitt Green Moreno of El Paso
Bailey Grusendorf Morrison
Berman Gutierrez Mowery
Bonnen Haggerty Naishtat
Bosse Hamric Najera
Brimer Hardcastle Nixon
Brown of Kaufman Hartnett Noriega
Brown of Brazos Hawley Oliveira
Burnam Heflin Olivo
Callegari Hilbert Pickett
Capelo Hilderbran Pitts
Carter Hill Puente
Chavez Hinojosa Ramsay
Chisum Hochberg Rangel
Christian Hodge Raymond
Clark Homer Reyna of Bexar
Coleman Hope Reyna of Dallas
Cook Hopson Ritter
Corte Howard Sadler
Counts Hunter Salinas
Crabb Hupp Seaman
Craddick Isett Shields
Crownover Janek Smith
Danburg Jones of Lubbock Smithee
Davis of Harris Jones of Bexar Solis
Davis of Dallas Jones of Dallas Solomons
Delisi Junell Swinford
Denny Keel Talton
Deshotel Keffer Telford
Driver King of Parker Thompson
Dukes King of Uvalde Tillery
Dunnam Kitchen Truitt
Dutton Kolkhorst Turner of Coleman
Edwards Krusee Turner of Harris
Ehrhardt Kuempel Uher
Eiland Lewis of Tarrant Uresti
Elkins Lewis of Orange Villarreal
Ellis Longoria Walker
Farabee Luna West
Farrar McCall Williams
Flores McClendon Wilson
Gallego McReynolds Wise
Garcia Madden Wohlgemuth
George Marchant Wolens
Geren Martinez Fischer Woolley
Giddings Maxey Yarbrough
Glaze Menendez Zbranek
_______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 174 was adopted by the House on
February 6, 2001, by a non-record vote.
_______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House