1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 233 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud 1-4 to recognize Reverend Raymond Ellis Scott, who is retiring 1-5 February 28, 2001, after 31 years of dedicated public service 1-6 with the United States Postal Service; and 1-7 WHEREAS, The varied and worthwhile activities of this 1-8 distinguished gentleman have contributed greatly to the 1-9 progressive growth of the postal service and his community; and 1-10 WHEREAS, A native son of Texas, Raymond Scott was born in 1-11 Taylor on February 23, 1946, to the late Robert Scott, Sr., and 1-12 Clara Houston Scott; instilled with devotion, dedication, and 1-13 compassion, he gives generously of his time and abilities to 1-14 the betterment of his fellowman; and 1-15 WHEREAS, For 18 years he ministered to the needs of his 1-16 congregation at Goodwill Baptist Church and worked diligently 1-17 to improve conditions for the residents of East Austin; he served 1-18 with distinction as a member of the board of House of Hope; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Supported and strengthened throughout his career by 1-20 his beloved wife of 28 years, Barbara, and his daughter, Kimberly, 2-1 Reverend Scott has been truly blessed; and 2-2 WHEREAS, The State of Texas and the United States Postal 2-3 Service have benefitted enormously from the contributions and 2-4 expertise of this illustrious public servant who has discharged 2-5 his duties in an exemplary and conscientious manner; now, 2-6 therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-8 77th Legislature, hereby commend Raymond Ellis Scott for his 2-9 31 years of outstanding service with the United States Postal 2-10 Service and for his contributions to his community; and, be it 2-11 further 2-12 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-13 him as a token of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-14 Whitmire 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 President of the Senate 2-17 I hereby certify that the above 2-18 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-19 on February 14, 2001. 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Secretary of the Senate 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Member, Texas Senate