79R10607 MDM-D

By:  Smith of Harris                                              H.R. No. 1003



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Robert Gillette of Baytown has established a 
commendable record of leadership in his community through his 
professional achievements and civic engagement; and
	WHEREAS, Appointed to the Port of Houston Authority 
Commission by the Harris County Mayors' and Councils' Association 
in 1987, Mr. Gillette rendered exceptional service to that body 
during his tenure, which concluded in 1999; a longtime board member 
and former president of the Baytown Water Authority, he further 
distinguished himself on the board of managers of City-County 
Hospital and the Harris County Hospital District, and his 
volunteerism was deservedly recognized when he was named 1983 
Citizen of the Year by The Baytown Sun newspaper; and
	WHEREAS, An alumnus of The University of Texas at Austin and 
cum laude graduate of the South Texas School of Law, this World War 
II veteran helped establish the Baytown law firm of Reid, 
Strickland and Gillette in 1946 and served as managing partner for 
30 years until his 1987 retirement; and
	WHEREAS, In the late 1980s, Mr. Gillette was appointed by 
U.S. Attorney General Edwin Meese to the People to People Citizens 
Ambassador Program, which paired attorneys and other professionals 
from this nation with their Beijing, China, counterparts in an 
effort to hone legal and trade agreements of benefit to both 
countries; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Gillette's good works in behalf of his fellow 
Baytown residents have involved his participation in and leadership 
of an array of arts, sports, health, and service organizations; the 
initial director of the Baytown Crime Stoppers program, he has 
chaired the Lee College Foundation, led the Baytown Chamber of 
Commerce and the Baytown Lions Club as president, and served as 
commander of American Legion Post No. 323, among his many civic 
involvements; and
	WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen and mentor to countless 
individuals, Bob Gillette has long demonstrated a strong commitment 
to the betterment of his community, state, and nation; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Robert Gillette for his many years of 
exemplary public service and extend to him sincere best wishes for 
continued happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Gillette as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.