1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 177 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-4 join the citizens of Dallas in recognizing Ismael "Bob" Morales 1-5 on the notable occasion of his retirement from the West Dallas 1-6 Multipurpose Center; and 1-7 WHEREAS, In appreciation of his outstanding contributions, 1-8 this esteemed gentleman is being honored on February 6, 2001, 1-9 by his colleagues; he has earned the admiration and respect of 1-10 all those who were associated with the center throughout his 1-11 career; and 1-12 WHEREAS, The native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, was born 1-13 January 18, 1935, and moved with his family to New York City 1-14 in 1938; graduating from high school with honors, Mr. Morales 1-15 served in the United States Air Force before enrolling in 1-16 Georgia Southern College, where he received a bachelor of 1-17 science degree in education in 1960; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Prior to joining the Environmental and Health 1-19 Services Department of the City of Dallas, Bob had an extensive 1-20 career in public health; from 1960 to 1963 he was with the 1-21 Georgia Department of Health and in 1990 he retired from the 1-22 United States Public Health Service; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Beginning his employment with the City of Dallas in 2-2 1991, he assumed his position with the West Dallas Multipurpose 2-3 Center in 1992; respected for his honesty and integrity, he 2-4 established goals for the center that included expanded services 2-5 and opportunities for the citizens of the area and developed the 2-6 plans to achieve those goals; and 2-7 WHEREAS, For 10 years this dynamic individual made invaluable 2-8 contributions to the quality of life in Dallas, and his varied 2-9 and notable achievements include: institution of the annual Health 2-10 and Fun Fair; establishment of the West Dallas Community Coalition 2-11 and the West Dallas Seniors Coalition; development of the annual 2-12 Love Connection Program and the annual West Dallas Volunteers 2-13 Award Banquet; implementation of a plan to address community needs 2-14 through strategic planning; and organization of a youth basketball 2-15 fundraising activity; and 2-16 WHEREAS, Whether it be a Thanksgiving food drive, a Christmas 2-17 toy project, a Juneteenth celebration, Hispanic Heritage Month, 2-18 Black History Month, or a Cinco de Mayo celebration, Bob Morales 2-19 gave freely of his time and abilities to ensure success; and 2-20 WHEREAS, Throughout his professional career, Bob has been 2-21 strengthened by the love and support of his wife of 43 years, 2-22 JoNelle Lanier, and his three wonderful children, Toni Lynn, 2-23 Gregory Allen, and Glen Eric; and 2-24 WHEREAS, His loyalty to the center and the residents of 3-1 West Dallas is expressed in his devotion to his job and the people 3-2 he so conscientiously served; now, therefore, be it 3-3 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 3-4 77th Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to 3-5 Ismael "Bob" Morales on his retirement from the West Dallas 3-6 Multipurpose Center and extend best wishes for the future; and, 3-7 be it further 3-8 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him 3-9 as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. 3-10 West 3-11 ______________________________________ 3-12 President of the Senate 3-13 I hereby certify that the above 3-14 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-15 on February 5, 2001. 3-16 ______________________________________ 3-17 Secretary of the Senate 3-18 ______________________________________ 3-19 Member, Texas Senate