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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 39
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize James J. Foreman on the occasion of his retirement as 
county chair of the Democratic Party of Van Zandt County on 
May 3, 2004; and
	WHEREAS, A lifelong Democrat, Mr. Foreman has been 
active in Democratic Party politics since 1971; he was elected 
to the Van Zandt County chairmanship in 1997 and has worked 
throughout his tenure to further the campaigns of numerous 
Democrats, including Vice President Al Gore, Senator David Cain, 
State Representative Bob Glaze, and gubernatorial candidate 
Tony Sanchez; and
	WHEREAS, James Foreman graduated from Wills Point 
High School, and he worked as a journeyman electrician from 1954 
to 1971; he was elected business manager and financial secretary 
of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 
Number 59 in Dallas and served 11 years before his appointment to 
the international staff of the organization; and
	WHEREAS, In 1982, he was appointed international 
representative and union organizer for the International Brotherhood
of Electrical Workers in Washington, D.C.; he served in this 
capacity until his retirement in 1997; and
	WHEREAS, A strong supporter of the union movement over the 
years, James Foreman firmly believes every person who works 
for a living should have the right to a job with decent pay and 
benefits; and

	WHEREAS, A man of unique talents, great loyalty, and 
exceptional leadership abilities, James J. Foreman has been a 
source of strength and inspiration to other members of the 
Democratic Party in Van Zandt County, and he will be greatly 
missed; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend 
James J. Foreman for his outstanding accomplishments during 
his tenure as county chair of the Democratic Party of 
Van Zandt County and extend to him best wishes for his future 
endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                    Van de Putte




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 3, 2004.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate