SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 23

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Roy Orr on the occasion of the celebration of the 
20th anniversary of Governmental Relations Specialists; and

	WHEREAS, A longtime consultant in governmental relations, 
Roy Orr founded his company, Governmental Relations Specialists, 
in 1983; GRS is the only national firm devoted to helping 
commercial enterprises do business with government; the 
firm offers a broad array of services designed to make the 
governmental marketing efforts of businesses more successful; 
and

	WHEREAS, Over a 30-year political career, Roy Orr has 
held numerous governmental positions; his extensive experience 
has included serving on state boards and commissions under 
Texas Governors George Bush, Ann Richards, Mark White, 
Bill Clements, and Dolph Briscoe; notably, he served as chairman 
of the Texas State Property Tax Board, as a member of the Texas 
Commission on Jail Standards, and as chairman of the Texas County 
and District Retirement System Board; and

	WHEREAS, At the national level, he served on the Advisory 
Commission on Intergovernmental Relations Board during the 
administration of President Jimmy Carter and on the President's 
Advisory Committee on Federalism during the administration of 
President Ronald Reagan; and

	WHEREAS, Roy Orr has been active in local government, 
serving for one year as mayor of DeSoto and for six years as 
president of the DeSoto School Board; he was also a Dallas 
county commissioner for 10 years; during his service as county 
commissioner, he held a number of offices with the National 
Association of Counties, including board member, first and 
second vice president, and president; and

	WHEREAS, For his many achievements, Mr. Orr has been 
recognized with numerous awards, including the Headliner of the 
Year Award in 1982 from the Dallas Press Club; he was named the 
Oak Cliff Man of the Year in 1976, and the Roy Orr Park in DeSoto 
was named in his honor in 1982; and

	WHEREAS, Roy Orr has played a major role in the betterment of 
his community, his state, and his nation, and his accomplishments 
reflect his dedication to the public welfare and to his fellowman;
now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend Roy Orr on 
his exceptional achievements and extend best wishes to him for 
the future and for an enjoyable 20th anniversary celebration for 
Governmental Relations Specialists; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on September 18, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate