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                                                                S.C.R. No. 5  




SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The Greater Houston Chapter of the Texas Society of 
Professional Engineers named James D. Pitcock the 2006 Engineer of 
the Year at the annual Engineer of the Year banquet on February 24, 
2006; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and a 1950 graduate of 
Texas A&M University, Doug Pitcock cofounded Williams Brothers 
Construction Company, Incorporated, in 1955, and today he is the 
owner, chairman of the board, and chief executive officer of the 
company, which grosses more than $550 million annually and employs 
over 2,400 people; and
	WHEREAS, A recognized leader in the transportation industry, 
specializing in highway design and construction, Mr. Pitcock has 
served as the chair of the Houston Chamber of Commerce 
transportation committee, the twice-elected president of the Texas 
Highway Branch of the Associated General Contractors, and the 
national president of the Associated General Contractors of 
America; and
	WHEREAS, This longtime Houston resident was appointed by 
President Gerald Ford to serve on the National Transportation 
Policy Study Commission; in addition, he was selected by Governor 
Preston Smith to serve on the Texas State Board of Registration for 
Professional Engineers and was named to the Texas 2000 Commission 
and the Texas Deep Water Port Authority Commission by Governor 
William P. Clements; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Pitcock has been further recognized with his 
induction into the Texas Good Roads/Transportation Association's 
Hall of Honor and the Texas A&M Texas Transportation Institute Hall 
of Honor; moreover, he was named one of the Top 100 Design and 
Construction Professionals of the 20th Century; and
	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Pitcock has enjoyed the 
love and support of his wife, Eleanor Hall "Puddie" Pitcock, and his 
record of success and achievement can be seen throughout the state 
and nation; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas, 
3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate James D. Pitcock, Jr., on 
being named 2006 Engineer of the Year and honor him for his 
outstanding professional career; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Pitcock as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas Senate and House of Representatives.

                                                                              





______________________________    ______________________________
President of the Senate             Speaker of the House
	I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 5 was adopted by the Senate 
on May 9, 2006. 




______________________________ 
   Secretary of the Senate             
	I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 5 was adopted by the House 
on May 10, 2006. 




______________________________ 
   Chief Clerk of the House            



Approved:


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            Date



______________________________ 
          Governor