79R11104 MAM-D

By:  Goolsby                                                      H.R. No. 1016



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, After 20 years, Wayne James, CAE, of Arlington 
retired as executive director of Texas Lathing and Plastering 
Contractors Association on March 1, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, Since 1985, Mr. James has guided TLPCA through 
periods of massive change and transition in the construction 
industry and has helped the organization's members develop 
standards and guidelines for installation; he also serves as 
executive director of the Texas Bureau for Lathing and Plastering 
and the National One Coat Stucco Association (NOCSA); and
	WHEREAS, Under his leadership, both TLPCA and NOCSA have 
developed training courses and produced award-winning 
publications; he has received numerous honors for his dedication to 
small associations, including the Outstanding Association 
Executive of the Year award from the Association of Wall and Ceiling 
Industries, the Distinguished Executive Award from the Texas 
Society of Association Executives, and the Dallas/Fort Worth 
Association Executives Award of Excellence; in 1995, the Texas 
Legislature named him the Association Executive of the Year in the 
State of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, A standard-bearer for small staff associations, Mr. 
James previously served as executive director of the Texas Tech 
University Alumni Association for 22 years and holds the admirable 
ranking of the most senior association executive in Texas; and
	WHEREAS, In 1964, he was recognized for using four-color 
photos on all issues of the Texas Tech alumni magazine; 
furthermore, TLPCA recently won first place in the CD-Rom education 
program category for a continuing education course developed for 
the American Institute of Architects in 2001; and
	WHEREAS, It has been said that Mr. James works "32/7" for his 
members, and although he is retiring, he is not slowing down; he is 
still working for TLPCA as a consultant and is developing an 
applications book for NOCSA; and 
	WHEREAS, Wayne James is a consummate professional, who has 
always looked to the future in anticipation of his industry's 
needs; he retires with a legacy of professionalism and a host of 
colleagues who wish him continued success and happiness; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Wayne James on his tenure with the 
Texas Lathing and Plastering Contractors Association and extend to 
him sincere best wishes for a fulfilling retirement; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. James as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.