H.R. No. 677



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Gary F. Shelton is retiring after a distinguished 
tenure with The University of Texas at Austin as administrative 
officer at The Texas Union, and the occasion provides a fitting 
opportunity to reflect on his outstanding career; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Dallas, Mr. Shelton graduated from The 
University of Texas in 1960 with majors in anthropology, biology, 
and chemistry; he pursued his graduate studies at the university, 
assuming in 1963 a research manager position in the school's 
division of biological sciences, where he served for seven years 
coordinating and managing projects made possible by grants from the 
National Institutes of Health; and
	WHEREAS, He moved on to become division coordinator and 
senior management information specialist at Southwest Educational 
Development Laboratory in Austin for 4-1/2 years before returning 
to employment with UT as the administrative officer at The Texas 
Union in 1975; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Shelton's many accomplishments over the last 28 
years include developing operational guidelines and bid procedures 
for the renovation and restoration of The Texas Union and for the 
establishment of The Texas Union MicroCenter; in addition, he has 
served as an advisor to The Texas Union Management Committee, a 
group recognized for initiating and providing a wide range of 
services for students, faculty, and staff; and
	WHEREAS, Known for his deep appreciation for the architecture 
and traditions of the Texas Union building, he is responsible for an 
extremely popular guided tour of the Union and has been fiercely 
protective of all items of historical significance; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Shelton is a man of integrity, diligence, and 
loyalty, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring his service to The 
Texas Union and The University of Texas at Austin as he embarks on 
the next chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Gary F. Shelton on his exemplary career 
with The University of Texas and extend to him  sincere best wishes 
for a fulfilling and rewarding retirement; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Shelton as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 677 was adopted by the House on April 
3, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House