R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, Jim Haines is an esteemed business and civic leader
1-2 in El Paso, and his outstanding service is indeed deserving of
1-3 special legislative recognition; and
1-4 WHEREAS, President and chief executive officer of El Paso
1-5 Electric since 1996, Mr. Haines has led the company to financial
1-6 stability, and since he took office, the company has substantially
1-7 increased its community involvement; and
1-8 WHEREAS, Working tirelessly for the betterment of El Paso,
1-9 Mr. Haines has helped to create an improved relationship between
1-10 business and the community by actively participating in various
1-11 civic and professional organizations; and
1-12 WHEREAS, This Michigan native, who enjoys kayaking in remote
1-13 areas of the globe, has made a deep and lasting impression on El
1-14 Paso, and his business expertise and social consciousness have
1-15 earned him the gratitude of his company and city; now, therefore,
1-16 be it
1-17 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-18 Legislature hereby honor Jim Haines for his leadership and
1-19 contributions to El Paso Electric and to the El Paso community and
1-20 extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and
1-21 happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy
1-22 of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Haines as an expression of
1-23 high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Moreno of El Paso
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 908 was adopted by the House on May
2, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House