78R11752 JH-D

By:  Callegari                                                    H.R. No. 854



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Joe Tays was selected by the Katy Area Chamber of 
Commerce as the 2001 Citizen of the Year, and it is a pleasure to 
recognize his receipt of this noteworthy honor; and
	WHEREAS, A fifth-generation Texan, Mr. Tays was born in New 
Braunfels and graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in 
management in 1981; he has worked in the banking industry for the 
last quarter-century and now serves as the senior vice president of 
Community Bank in downtown Katy; and
	WHEREAS, Since moving to the city in 1982, this esteemed 
gentleman has dedicated significant time and energy to supporting 
various local events and organizations, including the Houston 
Livestock Show and Rodeo, the Katy Rice Harvest Festival, the Katy 
Rotary Club, the Katy Business Association, the Katy Heritage 
Society, and the Katy Veterans Memorial Museum; and
	WHEREAS, A member of First United Methodist Church of Katy, 
Mr. Tays has served as vice chairman and board member of the Katy 
Area Chamber of Commerce and recently completed a term as the Katy 
City Council member at large; in addition, he has been active with 
the city's economic development board and the school district's 
Partners in Education program, serving on the Junior Achievement 
Advisory Board; and
	WHEREAS, Joe Tays has demonstrated a deep commitment to 
building a brighter and more promising future for the residents of 
Katy, and his efforts have won the respect and admiration of men and 
women throughout his community; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Joe Tays on being named 2001 
Citizen of the Year by the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce 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. Tays as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.