H.R. No. 1345



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Leon A. Willhite of Waco is retiring as executive 
director of the Heart of Texas Council of Governments; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Willhite has an impressive resume, which 
includes past leadership roles in the Texas governor's office and 
with the Texas State Property Tax Board; in addition, he has worked 
tirelessly within his community, generously offering his time and 
expertise to local civic and business organizations, such as the 
Business Resource Center, Downtown Waco, Inc., the Rotary Club, and 
the United Way; and
	WHEREAS, For the past 11 years, while employed with the Heart 
of Texas Council of Governments, Mr. Willhite has demonstrated the 
highest qualities of integrity, dedication, and leadership; he will 
be greatly missed by his colleagues, and the contributions he has 
made through his leadership at the council will not soon be 
forgotten; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Leon A. Willhite on his retirement 
and extend to him best wishes for a future filled with much success 
and happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Willhite as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Dunnam

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1345 was adopted by the House on May 
24, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House