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79R10493 MDM-D

By:  Chavez                                                       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.