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                                                                  H.R. No. 1198


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Charles L. Harvey has received the Marvin Sanders Gold Whistle Award in honor of his selection as the most outstanding official in the Rice Belt Chapter, District VIII, of the Texas Association of Sports Officials; and WHEREAS, Mr. Harvey's selection is based on his exemplary performance in the 2002 UIL Class 1A boys' regional basketball playoff and the 2003 UIL Class 1A girls' regional basketball playoff; and WHEREAS, This dedicated individual refereed the semifinal and final games of these regional tournaments at the Wilkerson Greines Athletic Complex in Fort Worth, and his performance throughout the contests epitomized the integrity and commitment necessary for this demanding job; and WHEREAS, An alumnus of Fort Worth Dunbar High School and Texas Southern University, Mr. Harvey is a 13-year member of the Southwest Basketball Officials Association and the Texas Association of Sports Officials' Rice Belt Chapter; he currently serves as administrator of public works for the City of Houston; and WHEREAS, High school sports officials are charged with the challenge of ensuring impartiality, fairness, and sportsmanship in high school sporting events, and Charles Harvey has truly excelled in his efforts in this regard; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Charles L. Harvey on his receipt of the Marvin Sanders Gold Whistle Award and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Harvey as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Lewis ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1198 was adopted by the House on May 23, 2003, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House