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 1-2                         SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1123
 1-3                                  In Memory
 1-4                                     of
 1-5                                Roy E. Pitts
 1-6           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
 1-7     of Star Harbor in mourning the loss of Roy E. Pitts, who died
 1-8     March 6, 2001, at the age of 88; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, A native of Collin County, Roy Pitts began his
1-10     distinguished career while he was still a student at the Dallas
1-11     School of Law; he attended classes at night while serving as the
1-12     secretary to the general counsel of the Lone Star Gas Company in
1-13     the day; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Following his graduation from law school, Roy Pitts
1-15     continued his career with Lone Star Gas Company, and after a
1-16     series of promotions over a 20-year period, he was named general
1-17     counsel; in 1971, he was elected chairman of the board; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Mr. Pitts was dedicated to his work with Lone Star
1-19     Gas Company until his retirement in 1977; during his highly
1-20     successful career, he played a major role in transforming Lone
1-21     Star Gas Company into a worldwide diversified energy company; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, An expert in his field, Mr. Pitts belonged to a
 2-2     number of professional organizations, including American Gas
 2-3     Association, the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America,
 2-4     and the American Bar Association; he served for nine years as a
 2-5     director for the Trinity River Authority; and
 2-6           WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, Roy Pitts was respected for
 2-7     his many accomplishments and his leadership in the community; and
 2-8           WHEREAS, He volunteered much of his time and talent to the
 2-9     Star Harbor community by serving as an attorney for the city;
2-10     he was a fourth-degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus and
2-11     a Paul Harris Fellow of the Malakoff Rotary Club; a devout
2-12     Christian, he was a member of the Mary, Queen of Heaven Catholic
2-13     Church; and
2-14           WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he
2-15     gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth,
2-16     and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him;
2-17     and
2-18           WHEREAS, Roy Pitts was a devoted husband, father,
2-19     and grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be
2-20     treasured forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore,
2-21     be it
2-22           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-23     77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences
 3-1     to the bereaved family of Roy E. Pitts:  his wife,
 3-2     Agnes Maloney Pitts; his daughter, Rosemary Pitts Burns;
 3-3     his sons, State Representative Jim Pitts and John R. Pitts;
 3-4     and his seven grandchildren; and, be it further
 3-5           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared
 3-6     for the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy
 3-7     from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day,
 3-8     it do so in memory of Roy E. Pitts.
 3-9                                                    Cain
3-10           Armbrister           Harris              Shapiro
3-11           Barrientos           Haywood             Shapleigh
3-12           Bernsen              Jackson             Sibley
3-13           Bivins               Lindsay             Staples
3-14           Brown                Lucio               Truan
3-15           Carona               Madla               Van de Putte
3-16           Duncan               Moncrief            Wentworth
3-17           Ellis                Nelson              West
3-18           Fraser               Ogden               Whitmire
3-19           Gallegos                                 Zaffirini
3-20                      Ratliff, President of the Senate
3-21                                  ______________________________________
3-22                                         President of the Senate
3-23                                       I hereby certify that the above
3-24                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
3-25                                  on May 21, 2001, by a rising vote.
3-26                                  ______________________________________
3-27                                         Secretary of the Senate
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3-29                                           Member, Texas Senate