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79R8943 BJM-D

By:  Dawson                                                       H.R. No. 783



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Craig A. Wallis was named the 2004 Man of the Year by 
the Palacios Chamber of Commerce at its 2005 Annual Membership and 
Awards Banquet in recognition of his many contributions to the 
vitality of his hometown; and
	WHEREAS, A longtime resident of Palacios and a former star 
athlete and senior class president at Palacios High School, this 
dynamic Texan went on to earn a bachelor's degree in mechanical 
engineering technology from the University of Houston; following 
his graduation, he married his high school sweetheart, Linda 
Stuhrenberg, and traveled as a field engineer for Westinghouse 
Electric for two years before returning to Palacios to raise his 
family; and
	WHEREAS, The co-owner of W&W Dock and Ice, Mr. Wallis plays a 
vital role in the area shrimping industry; his leadership and 
professional acumen have not only earned him the loyalty of his 
employees, many of whom have worked with him for more than 25 years, 
but the respect of countless Texans as well; the 1988 recipient of 
the chamber's Marine Related Award, he has long advocated for the 
local domestic shrimp industry as a member of the Texas Shrimp 
Association board, and he was recently chosen to testify on behalf 
of the state before the International Trade Commission of the 
Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C.; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Wallis is making a positive and lasting impact 
on his community through his myriad civic involvements; a valued 
member of the Palacios Economic Development Board, the Palacios 
Steering Committee for Urban Development, the Pavilion Restoration 
Committee, and the Knights of Columbus, he has served as president 
of the Palacios Seawall Commission for 11 years and as vice 
president of the Palacios Community Medical Center board; he has 
coached an array of youth sports and supported the local 4-H as an 
adult leader; moreover, his culinary talents are regularly enjoyed 
at the Marine Advisory Fishermen's Festival and the St. Anthony's 
Catholic Shrimporee; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to his most recent honor, Mr. Wallis was 
lauded by his high school as the PHS Outstanding Graduate in 2000 
and by the Knights of Columbus as the Grand Knight in 1983; the 
Knights of Columbus also named him, his wife, Linda, and their two 
children, Kyle and Courtney, the organization's Family of the Year; 
and
	WHEREAS, Craig Wallis is an inspiration to all who are 
privileged to know him, and his efforts in behalf of the city of 
Palacios have truly made him deserving of this most recent award; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Craig A. Wallis on being named the 
2004 Man of the Year by the Palacios Chamber of Commerce and extend 
to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Wallis as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.