R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, Dr. Charles W. Jarvis of San Marcos is a notable
1-2 Texan who is most deserving of special recognition; and
1-3 WHEREAS, Born in Waxahachie, he moved to Brady with his
1-4 family as a young child; he attended Texas A&M University for one
1-5 year before being appointed to the United States Naval Academy,
1-6 from which he graduated in 1944 with a bachelor's degree in
1-7 engineering; an assistant navigator of the U.S.S. Langley in the
1-8 South Pacific during World War II, he completed naval flight
1-9 training and served as a carrier pilot until resigning his regular
1-10 commission to further his education; and
1-11 WHEREAS, Dr. Jarvis attended the University of Houston and
1-12 The University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston, graduating in
1-13 1953 with a doctorate in dental surgery; he settled into San Marcos
1-14 life with his wife, Maxine, his daughter, Pamela, and a thriving
1-15 dental practice, and after several years of part-time work as an
1-16 emcee and humorous speaker, he became a professional speaker in
1-17 1961 while maintaining his practice; and
1-18 WHEREAS, Realizing that his true life's work was to be a
1-19 humorist, Dr. Jarvis left dentistry in 1965 and embarked on a
1-20 second prosperous career, during which he delivered nearly 3,000
1-21 talks on subjects such as success, happiness, self-management, and
1-22 motivation, making his points using humor amid peals of laughter
1-23 from his delighted listeners; and
1-24 WHEREAS, His speeches were never given on the weekends since
2-1 he and Maxine hugged on the weekends; that is about all they did,
2-2 but they did it enthusiastically; and
2-3 WHEREAS, Named "America's Number One Humorous Speaker" by The
2-4 Call, published by the Associated Clubs of America, this
2-5 accomplished gentleman has been accorded a number of other
2-6 accolades for his expertise in both his chosen career fields; he
2-7 received the International Platform Association's Mark Twain Award
2-8 for Humor, Toastmasters International's Golden Gavel Award for
2-9 Excellence in Speaking, the International Speakers Hall of Fame
2-10 Award, and the C.P.A.E., the National Speakers Association's
2-11 highest award for speaking excellence; in addition, he received an
2-12 Outstanding Alumnus Award from The University of Texas Dental
2-13 Branch in Houston and the Texas Dental Association's President's
2-14 Award in 1980 for exemplary service to his profession and his
2-15 association; and
2-16 WHEREAS, Now retired, Dr. Jarvis is a highly regarded member
2-17 of his community; he engages in activities with Disciples of Christ
2-18 and is a past president of the Kiwanis Club of San Marcos; and
2-19 WHEREAS, Charles Jarvis has made an enormous difference in
2-20 the lives of countless people across the state and nation, and it
2-21 is most appropriate that he be honored for his outstanding efforts;
2-22 now, therefore, be it
2-23 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
2-24 Legislature hereby commend Dr. Charles W. Jarvis for his deep
2-25 commitment to his fellowman and extend to him warmest wishes for
2-26 continued success and happiness; and, be it further
2-27 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
3-1 prepared for Dr. Jarvis as an expression of high regard by the
3-2 Texas House of Representatives.
Green
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 942 was adopted by the House on May
8, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House