78S40116 BJM-D

By:  Eissler                                                      H.R. No. 1  



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, After an outstanding 36-year career with Chicago 
Bridge and Iron Company (CB&I), Bob Lewis of The Woodlands is 
retiring in March 2004, bringing to a close an exceptional tenure; 
and
	WHEREAS, Following his graduation from Texas Tech 
University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in civil 
engineering, Mr. Lewis entered CB&I's training program in 1968 and 
served as a contracting engineer throughout the 1970s and early 
1980s in New Orleans, London, and Saudi Arabia, in addition to 
holding an array of important administrative positions in Oak 
Brook; and
	WHEREAS, This talented professional garnered several 
promotions before being named vice president of corporate business 
development; in this position, Mr. Lewis has deftly nurtured CB&I's 
worldwide business relationships, served as the corporate sponsor 
for a host of pivotal clients, and remained steadfastly focused on 
partnering activities, global marketing, and strategic account 
management; and
	WHEREAS, Not only an invaluable asset to CB&I, Mr. Lewis has 
shared his time and talents with his community as a participant in a 
number of civic activities; additionally, he is a commendable 
family man, deeply devoted to his wife, children, and 
grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his career that has spanned three decades 
and several continents, Bob Lewis has served with pride and 
distinction and proven himself to be a man of integrity and 
character in all aspects of his life; his efforts in the workplace 
and in the community have undoubtedly left a lasting impression on 
all who are privileged to know this exemplary man; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Bob Lewis on 
his retirement from Chicago Bridge and Iron Company; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Lewis as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.