78R13911 JH-D

By:  Hunter                                                       H.R. No. 1015



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, George A. Newman, a rancher and retired biology 
professor at Hardin-Simmons University, has been named Taylor 
County judge; and
	WHEREAS, Filling a vacancy left when the former county judge, 
Victor Carrillo, joined the Texas Railroad Commission in February 
2003, Dr. Newman is an accomplished rancher, educator, and civic 
leader who brings experience and wisdom to his new position; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Las Cruces, New Mexico, he attended 
Baylor University, where he was awarded a bachelor's degree and a 
master's degree in biology in 1964 and 1966, respectively; he later 
earned a doctorate in wildlife biology from Texas A&M University; 
and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Newman joined the staff of Hardin-Simmons 
University in 1967, and over the ensuing 25 years he won the respect 
of students, teachers, and administrators alike for his dedication 
and knowledge; during his tenure, he coached the school's tennis 
team for five years in addition to teaching biology; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Newman has given generously of his time and 
talents in support of various noteworthy programs; he has served as 
president of the Taylor County Expo Center board, the Wylie school 
board, and the Texas Ornithological Society; and
	WHEREAS, A devoted husband and father, Dr. Newman's 
dedication to his career and community is surpassed only by his love 
of family; he married the former Carolyn Ann Calvert in 1964, and 
their family has grown to include two children, Laura and Jason, and 
three grandchildren, Kelsey, Kourtney, and Kacey; and
	WHEREAS, George Newman has demonstrated the integrity and 
commitment essential for a successful tenure as a county judge, and 
it is appropriate to take this opportunity to recognize him; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate George A. Newman on becoming Taylor 
County judge and extend to him sincere best wishes for success in 
his challenging position; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Judge Newman as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.