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                                                                  H.R. No. 674



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Tony McMillan, executive vice president and general 
manager of the Expo Center of Taylor County, Inc., was recently 
named Manager of the Year by the Texas Association of Fairs and 
Events; and
	WHEREAS, A deserving recipient of this prestigious award, Mr. 
McMillan assumed his current post on October 1, 1989; he also has an 
impressive record of volunteer contributions to the Expo Center, 
having served terms as treasurer, vice president, and president of 
the facility's board of directors before becoming general manager; 
and
	WHEREAS, Among his many duties at the Expo Center, this 
esteemed administrator is responsible for overseeing all bookings 
for the 117-acre complex, including negotiating pricing and 
contracts; for maintaining relationships with clients, as well as 
with the city, county, and chamber of commerce and the Convention 
and Visitors Bureau staff; for coordinating county and state inmate 
work crews for special projects; and for managing Expo Center 
staff; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to excelling in his regular duties, Mr. 
McMillan is also credited with helping to bring such popular annual 
events to the center as the Texas High School Rodeo Association 
State Finals, the Texas State 4-H Horse Show, the Western Heritage 
Classic, and the Coors Silver Bullet Team Roping Finals; and
	WHEREAS, A board member and former president of the Texas 
Association of Fairs and Events, Mr. McMillan has given generously 
of his time and talents in support of other civic organizations as 
well, including the United Way, 4-H, the Taylor County Livestock 
Association, FFA, Wylie Junior Rodeo Club, and the Kiwanis Club of 
Abilene; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. McMillan's devotion to his career and community 
are surpassed only by his love of family; he married his wife, Gail, 
on December 22, 1955, and they have been blessed with five children 
and nine cherished grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, This outstanding Texan can take great pride in his 
many achievements, as his efforts have helped to make Taylor County 
a better place to live and work, and it is a pleasure to honor him on 
his recent accolade; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Tony McMillan of Abilene on being 
named Manager of the Year by the Texas Association of Fairs and 
Events and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success 
and happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. McMillan as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Hunter

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 674 was adopted by the House on April 
8, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House