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78R9318 MW-D

By:  Talton                                                     H.C.R. No. 105



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, A distinguished career came to a conclusion when 
Jack W. Coe of Alvin retired from Rohm and Haas Texas Incorporated 
on March 14, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Before joining Rohm and Haas, Mr. Coe was employed 
with Celanese, Solvay, and Texas City Refining; during his 42 years 
in the petrochemical industry, he accumulated a wealth of  
experience in maintenance, manufacturing, safety, and public 
affairs; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Coe made numerous lasting contributions during 
his 17 years with Rohm and Haas; he ably served in the positions of 
risk communication manager, public/community relations manager, 
and, since 1994, public affairs manager; and
	WHEREAS, This noteworthy Texan has participated in a variety 
of community and work-related organizations; he has demonstrated 
admirable leadership as cofounder of the TCC/ACIT Science Teachers 
Institute and as a founding member of the Deer Park Community 
Advisory Council; and
	WHEREAS, Using his professional expertise to meet public 
safety needs, Mr. Coe has supported the East Harris County 
Manufacturers Association (EHCMA) board of directors since 1986; in 
this endeavor, he has chaired a number of committees and now serves 
as advisor to the chairman; and
	WHEREAS, The recipient of numerous honors throughout the 
years, he received the Rohm and Haas Vice President's Award in 1997 
and 1998, as well as the EHCMA Chairman's Award in 1998; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to crafting a successful career, he has 
been blessed with a loving family; he and his wife of 43 years, 
Dorothy, are the parents of four children, and they have proudly 
watched their family grow to include 12 grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Coe may take pride in knowing that he has been a 
significant force in Deer Park's petrochemical industry, and he 
will be sorely missed by his colleagues; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby congratulate Jack W. Coe on his retirement from Rohm and Haas 
Texas Incorporated and extend to him best wishes for future 
happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Coe as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives and Senate.