SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 693

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Earl Loggins on the occasion of the May 7, 2003, roast 
and toast gala dinner, which is being held in his honor at
The Houston Club by the Houston Citizens Chamber of Commerce; and
	WHEREAS, Earl Loggins is the longtime chairman of the board 
of directors of the Houston Citizens Chamber of Commerce; and
	WHEREAS, Each year, the chamber raises funds to provide 
scholarships to deserving technical and vocational students;
the proceeds from the 2003 gala dinner will be used to create the 
Earl and Margaret Loggins Scholarship; and
	WHEREAS, Earl Loggins is well known and greatly respected 
for his 44 years of devoted service as maitre d', director of 
training, and host-at-large at The Houston Club; and
	WHEREAS, A first-class employee, Earl genuinely cared 
about The Houston Club's members, traditions, and staff, and he 
always sought to elevate the club's standards; he was made a life 
member of the club upon his retirement; and
	WHEREAS, Former President George H. W. Bush has agreed to 
be the honorary chairman of this occasion, and he will offer his 
best wishes to Earl at the dinner; serving as cochairs of the 
event will be Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and attorney
James Brill; and
	WHEREAS, Earl Loggins deserves recognition for his 
outstanding service to The Houston Club and to the Houston 
Citizens Chamber of Commerce, and the gala dinner in his honor
is a fitting tribute; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend Earl Loggins for his exceptional
leadership in the club and in the chamber of commerce and extend 
best wishes to him on the occasion of the gala dinner in Houston; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 29, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate