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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 95

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay 
tribute to Fred Orr of Dallas on the grand occasion of his 65th 
birthday; and
	WHEREAS, The descendant of a pioneering Dallas County 
family, this distinguished gentleman can lay claim to many 
accomplishments over the years, including serving four terms
in the Texas House of Representatives and one term on the city 
council; and
	WHEREAS, Fred Orr graduated from the University of North 
Texas in 1960 and attended graduate school at Southern Methodist 
University; he is a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity and holds 
a State of Texas lifetime teaching certificate; and
	WHEREAS, Fred's career has included a number of 
professional activities; he is a former classroom teacher, 
chamber of commerce manager, weekly newspaper owner, bank 
officer, real estate developer, and management consultant; and
	WHEREAS, He continues to work today as a consultant in 
management, market research, and governmental relations and 
participates in numerous civic activities; he was founder of the 
Texas Cup International Cycling Event, Greater Dallas South, and 
the Sister City program; he has served as a board member of Cedar 
Green Living Center, Texas Cultural Alliance, Charlton Methodist 
Hospital, and Christian Services of Southwest; and
	WHEREAS, In celebration of Fred's birthday, friends
and family will gather at Stoneleigh Hotel in Dallas on
February 8, 2003, to share in this important milestone in his 
life; and
	WHEREAS, A respected member of his community, Fred can look 
back with pride on his many achievements and look forward with 
anticipation to even more opportunities; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby congratulate Fred Orr on the special 
occasion of his 65th birthday and extend best wishes for the 
future to this outstanding Dallas citizen; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as a memento of this special day.
                                                                          Nelson




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 3, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate