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                                                                  H.R. No. 242



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The 50th birthday of Donald Joe "Donnie" Camp 
provides an ideal opportunity to recognize the many achievements of 
this outstanding Texan; and
	WHEREAS, Born on November 1, 1953, in Snyder, to proud 
parents Joe Doyle and Virginia Ruth Camp, this esteemed gentleman 
graduated from Coronado High School in 1972 and received an 
academic scholarship to attend Texas Tech University; four years 
later, Mr. Camp earned a bachelor of science degree in engineering, 
and in 1983, having returned to his beloved alma mater, he graduated 
from the Texas Tech University School of Law; and
	WHEREAS, Over the years, Mr. Camp has developed an impressive 
professional record while forging many longstanding relationships 
with colleagues; a registered petroleum engineer and board 
certified attorney in oil, gas, and mineral law, he worked as an  
engineer for Amoco Production Company from 1972 to 1984 and then as 
an attorney for the General Land Office from 1984 to 1990; since 
1990, he has maintained a law practice in Austin; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to his many successful business 
endeavors, Mr. Camp has maintained an interesting array of 
pastimes; a diehard Red Raiders football fan, he derives great 
pleasure in cheering his team to victory, particularly if the 
opposing team is wearing burnt orange and white jerseys; in his 
quieter, more reflective moments, Mr. Camp enjoys gazing at the 
stars with his telescope, gathering fossils for his collection, and 
listening to Tom Waits; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Camp is the son-in-law of Jerree and Lydell 
Kiplin and the brother and brother-in-law of Carla Ruth and Charles 
David Nutt and Ellen Yvonne and Marvin Kent Whitmire; he is the 
brother-in-law of Miriam Castro and the uncle of Joshua George and 
Matthew Kent Whitmire and Melissa Ruth, Mary Ellen, and Vonda Jo 
Nutt; and
	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Camp receives the love and 
support of his wife, Kimberly Lynne Camp, whom he married on 
December 28, 1985, as well as his children, Kathryn Elizabeth, 
Allison Leigh, and Patrick Thomas Camp; a man of infinite patience, 
he has volunteered more than once to serve in the unenviable 
position of designated parent on long, grueling school field trips; 
and
	WHEREAS,  A devoted husband and family man, successful 
engineer and lawyer, cherished friend, and proud Texan, Donnie Camp 
truly deserves legislative recognition on this festive occasion 
commemorating his half century mark; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Donald Joe 
"Donnie" Camp on his 50th birthday and extend to him best wishes for 
continued success and happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Camp as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                         Goolsby

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 242 was adopted by the House on 
October 2, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House