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78S30479 MW-D
By: Goolsby 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.