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H.R. No. 873
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The notable efforts and achievements of El Paso
resident C. S. "Dusty" Rhodes have contributed greatly to the
prosperity and well-being of his adopted hometown, and he is most
deserving of special recognition; and
WHEREAS, Arriving at Fort Bliss in 1973, Mr. Rhodes retired
two years later as a lieutenant colonel after 22 years in the Army
and with four Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart; and
WHEREAS, He ably served as the East Side representative on
the El Paso City Council from 1993 to 1997, was a director of the El
Paso Black Chamber of Commerce and the Greater El Paso Chamber of
Commerce, and cochaired the McCall Advisory Committee; today, he
participates with Center Chapel I at Fort Bliss, cochairs the
Kappa-Coors Golf Tournament, and serves as a member of the airport
board of directors; and
WHEREAS, Appointed by Governor Rick Perry, Mr. Rhodes is also
serving on the Texas Veterans Land Board and the Texas Commission on
Private Security; and
WHEREAS, With his wife of 46 years, Rebecca, he enjoys
spending time with their family and friends, including two
daughters and four grandchildren, and his leisure pursuits include
alpine skiing and golfing; and
WHEREAS, An exceptional patriot and an exemplary civic
leader, Dusty Rhodes is truly an outstanding Texan, and it is a
pleasure to honor him at this time; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature hereby commend C. S. "Dusty" Rhodes for his exceptional
service to his community, state, and nation, and extend to him
sincere best wishes for continued happiness and good fortune; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Rhodes as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Chavez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 873 was adopted by the House on April
7, 2005, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House