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 1-2                         SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1071
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great
 1-4     pleasure in recognizing Jim Haines, who was recently presented
 1-5     a Champion of Caring Award at the annual United Way Victory
 1-6     Celebration Campaign 2000; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, Striving to build a stronger and more
 1-8     compassionate nation, United Way created the Champion of Caring
 1-9     Award to pay tribute to individuals who exemplify compassion,
1-10     leadership, and an overwhelming desire to make a difference; and
1-11           WHEREAS, Jim Haines is chief operating officer and
1-12     president of El Paso Electric, and his dedication to this worthy
1-13     cause inspired those around him to also take an interest; employees
1-14     garnered recognition for having the third highest total in corporate
1-15     contributions and being second in total corporate employee pledges
1-16     and third in total per capita corporate giving among large
1-17     corporations; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Mr. Haines is widely known as a motivator who
1-19     believes wholeheartedly in giving back to his community; he is
1-20     a staunch supporter of promoting economic growth and development,
 2-1     and his generosity has contributed immensely to the betterment of
 2-2     El Paso and the surrounding area; and
 2-3           WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished individual,
 2-4     Jim Haines has made many lasting contributions through his
 2-5     generosity of spirit, and his worthy accomplishments should be
 2-6     an inspiration and source of pride for all Texans; now, therefore,
 2-7     be it
 2-8           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-9     77th Legislature, hereby congratulate Jim Haines for being named
2-10     a Champion of Caring by the United Way and commend him for his
2-11     exceptional contributions to his community; and, be it further
2-12           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-13     him as a token of esteem and high regard from the Texas Senate.
2-14                                                               Shapleigh
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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 May 16, 2001.
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2-21                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-22                                  ______________________________________
2-23                                           Member, Texas Senate