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                                                                  H.R. No. 510



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Jimmy M. Ross of Quitaque is being installed as 
president of The International Association of Lions Clubs at a 
ceremony in Boston, Massachusetts, in July 2006; and
	WHEREAS,  A member of the Lions Club since 1969, Mr. Ross has 
devoted much of his life to community and international service; 
throughout the years, he has held numerous leadership positions, 
including club president, lieutenant district governor, district 
secretary, state membership and extension chairperson, district 
convention chairperson, district council chairperson, and 
international director; he was elected as first vice president of 
the association in 2005; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan has been recognized by the 
association with two District Governor Appreciation Awards, seven 
International President's Awards, and the International Ambassador 
of Good Will Award; moreover, he is a member of the Texas Lions Hall 
of Fame; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of West Texas A&M University, Mr. Ross is 
a retired judge and businessman who is deeply committed to his 
Panhandle community; he has served on numerous boards, including 
Water Control and Improvement District, Lighthouse Electric Co-op, 
and District Juvenile Probation, to name but a few; in all his many 
endeavors, he enjoys the love and support of his wife of 26 years, 
Velda, and their three daughters, Julie, Janet, and Sammie-Dee; and
	WHEREAS, A dedicated citizen and a dynamic member of the 
Lions Club, Jimmy M. Ross has earned the respect and admiration of 
all those who are privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby honor Jimmy M. Ross on the 
occasion of his installation as president of The International 
Association of Lions Clubs and extend to him sincere best wishes for 
continued success and happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Ross as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                           Flynn

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 510 was adopted by the House on May 
12, 2006, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House