H.R. No. 425



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Deane Stoltz has been posthumously awarded the 2006 
Jefferson Award for Public Service, and his selection for this 
tribute provides a fitting opportunity to acknowledge his 
dedication to his fellow Texans; and
	WHEREAS, A supporter of bettering the quality of life for the 
people of Midland, Mr. Stoltz selflessly gave of his time and energy 
in support of an array of worthy endeavors; a member of the United 
Way of Midland board for more than three decades, he helped the 
organization raise more than $69 million for its important work; 
and
	WHEREAS, His lasting contributions also include his service 
with the Permian Basin Area Foundation and on the Midland 
Presbyterian Homes board of trustees, a role in which he helped to 
address the housing needs of the elderly by overseeing the 
establishment of two new facilities, Trinity Towers and Manor Park; 
and
	WHEREAS, A resident of Midland since 1955,  Mr. Stoltz 
further served his fellow citizens as a member of the Midland 
Independent School District board of trustees, including a term as 
president; and
	WHEREAS, In all aspects of his life, Deane Stoltz 
demonstrated unfailing wisdom, graciousness, and commitment to 
that which he knew to be right; he is a truly deserving recipient of 
this award, and his legacy of achievement will not soon be 
forgotten; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory 
of Deane Stoltz on his posthumous receipt of a 2006 Jefferson Award 
for Public Service; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Deane 
Stoltz.

                                                                        Craddick

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 425 was adopted by the House on May 
10, 2006, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House