SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 642

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize James Allen on the grand occasion of his 40th birthday; 
and
	WHEREAS, James Allen was born March 27, 1963; he is married 
to Christine "Tina" and has been blessed with two children, 
Makayla and Faith; and
	WHEREAS, James is well known in the San Antonio community 
as a highly successful entrepreneur; he has started and operated 
several successful development and construction businesses, 
including Castlerock Development, Castlerock Partners, J. Allen 
Family Partners, and J. Allen Investments; and
	WHEREAS, He first entered the business world when he was a 
student at Texas A&M University, and his fellow students were
his first business investors in a company he founded; while in 
college, he also developed his leadership skills by serving as 
president of his junior and senior classes; and
	WHEREAS, An innovative and resourceful individual, James 
has found success by taking advantage of business opportunities 
and by working in a variety of partnerships and positions to 
support himself while developing his companies into substantial 
enterprises; he formerly concentrated on mini-storage ventures, 
and his business efforts are now focused on manufactured home 
communities; and
	WHEREAS, An exemplary member of his community, James is 
respected by many for his integrity and for his exceptional 
talents and many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend James Allen on his many 
achievements and extend best wishes to him on the joyful occasion 
of his 40th birthday; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                       Wentworth




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 22, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate