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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 738
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in
 1-4     recognizing Jim Fonteno for his outstanding contributions to the
 1-5     citizens of Harris County; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Currently serving his 26th year as Harris County
 1-7     Commissioner for Precinct Two, Jim Fonteno was born in Port Arthur
 1-8     and moved to Houston in 1946; he served in the United States Army
 1-9     and the Merchant Marine during World War II and served as a
1-10     municipal court judge for the City of Baytown in 1957 and 1958;
1-11     he served as a port commissioner for the Port of Houston Authority
1-12     from 1970 to 1974; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Jim was first elected Harris County Commissioner
1-14     for Precinct Two in 1974, and since that time, he has consistently
1-15     lived by his motto "A day's work for a day's pay."; during his
1-16     tenure, Jim has maintained an active role in all aspects of the
1-17     daily operation of Precinct Two and has worked enthusiastically
1-18     to fulfill the needs of his constituents; and
1-19           WHEREAS, Commissioner Fonteno is most admired for the
1-20     exceptional programs he has developed on behalf of area citizens;
1-21     he created the East Harris County Senior Citizens Program and the
1-22     East Harris County Youth Program, both of which have been highly
 2-1     successful; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, In addition to these programs, he has played a
 2-3     major role in establishing parks, community centers, and ball
 2-4     fields and in allowing senior citizens to remain a vital force
 2-5     in their community; he attends numerous fundraisers and has raised
 2-6     over $4 million for various nonprofit charitable events, churches,
 2-7     clubs, and organizations as a licensed auctioneer; and
 2-8           WHEREAS, Jim and his wife, JoAnn, are active members of the
 2-9     Holy Trinity United Methodist Church; Jim has served on nearly
2-10     every church committee and is still a member of the Methodist
2-11     Board of Missions, district level; and
2-12           WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman and a man of many talents,
2-13     Jim Fonteno gives generously of his time and energy to help his
2-14     fellowman and his hard work and able leadership have left an
2-15     indelible imprint on the Harris County community; now, therefore,
2-16     be it
2-17           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-18     77th Legislature, hereby express appreciation to Jim Fonteno for
2-19     his many accomplishments and his invaluable contributions to the
2-20     people of Harris County; and, be it further
2-21           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-22     him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
2-23                                                                Gallegos
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 3-1                                          President of the Senate
 3-2                                       I hereby certify that the above
 3-3                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
 3-4                                  on April 11, 2001.
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 3-6                                          Secretary of the Senate
 3-7                                  ______________________________________
 3-8                                           Member, Texas Senate