1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 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 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 May 16, 2001. 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Secretary of the Senate 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Member, Texas Senate