SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 121

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay 
tribute to the life of Samuel Alexander Meyer on the occasion of 
his posthumous induction as a laureate into the 2006 Laredo 
Business Hall of Fame by Junior Achievement of Laredo; and
	WHEREAS, Sam will be remembered at the annual awards 
banquet being held May 4, 2006; Junior Achievement of Laredo 
annually recognizes individuals who have contributed to the 
betterment of Laredo through their outstanding leadership in 
business and in the community; and
	WHEREAS, A member of a prominent Laredo family, Sam became 
one of the first faculty members of Laredo Junior College upon 
his return to Laredo from service in the United States Navy in 
World War II; he also served as chairman of the college's 
original board of trustees; and
	WHEREAS, Sam served as a director of the Laredo National 
Bank for 36 years; he was noted for his engaging personality, his 
generosity, and his many intellectual pursuits; and
	WHEREAS, Sam's involvement in civic affairs was diverse and 
extensive; he was active with the Laredo Public Library, the
Webb County Child Welfare Board, the Laredo Philharmonic, the 
Washington's Birthday Celebration, the Astronomy Club, and the 
Noon Lions Club; his legacy of service to the people of Laredo is 
an inspiration to all who knew him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby honor and 
commemorate the life of Samuel Alexander Meyer on the occasion of 
his posthumous induction into the 2006 Laredo Business Hall of 
Fame; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an 
expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
                                                                       Zaffirini




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 2, 2006.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate