By Uher H.R. No. 174
77R3924 MJS-D
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.