R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, George D. Stewart of Plano is most deserving of
 1-2     special recognition for his exemplary service with the Collin
 1-3     County Mental Health and Mental Retardation (MHMR) Center; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Born on January 3, 1927, Mr. Stewart attended
 1-5     Loughlin Memorial Prep and Fordham University School of Business
 1-6     and furthered his education at New York Textile Institute; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, Before retiring in 1992, this esteemed gentleman
 1-8     enjoyed a distinguished professional career that included working
 1-9     in sales and as a group vice president for 37 years for Fieldcrest
1-10     Mills, Inc., and as a manufacturing consultant for various
1-11     businesses, such as J. P. Stevens and Company, E. I. DuPont, Dundee
1-12     Mills, Inc., and Carters Carpets, Inc.; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Since moving from Basking Ridge, New Jersey, to the
1-14     Lone Star State in 1991, Mr. Stewart has been a vital and active
1-15     member of the Plano community; he has been a member of the board of
1-16     trustees of the Collin County MHMR Center since 1995, and he became
1-17     chairman of the board in 1998 and served admirably in this capacity
1-18     through December 2000; and
1-19           WHEREAS, With his tremendous work ethic, commitment, and
1-20     vision, Mr. Stewart has established himself as a leader in helping
1-21     others, and his ongoing and invaluable efforts continue to make a
1-22     difference in the lives of countless people; and
1-23           WHEREAS, Mr. Stewart's impressive record of service speaks
1-24     volumes about the positive impact he has made on the Plano
 2-1     community, and it is truly a privilege to pay tribute to this
 2-2     estimable gentleman at this time; now, therefore, be it
 2-3           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-4     Legislature hereby commend George D. Stewart for his work with the
 2-5     Collin County MHMR Center and extend to him sincere best wishes for
 2-6     continued good fortune and happiness; and, be it further
 2-7           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-8     prepared for Mr. Stewart as an expression of high regard by the
 2-9     Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                      McCall
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 241 was adopted by the House on
         February 21, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House