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H.R. No. 1608
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Joseph Domino of Beaumont is receiving a 2005
Distinguished Alumni Award from Lamar University in recognition of
his outstanding professional career and his record of public
service; and
WHEREAS, A 1975 graduate of Lamar University with a master's
degree in electrical engineering, Mr. Domino is president and chief
executive officer of Entergy Texas and an active leader of
professional and civic organizations across Southeast Texas; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman joined Gulf State Utilities
as a planning engineer 35 years ago; he became plant manager of the
Sabine Plant in Bridge City and general manager of production
responsible for the company's fossil-fueled generation assets;
after Gulf State Utilities merged with Entergy in 1994, Mr. Domino
became director of the company's southern and eastern region fossil
plants, and in 1998, he was named president and chief executive
officer; and
WHEREAS, Among the organizations to which Mr. Domino has
contributed his time and expertise are the Beaumont Chamber of
Commerce, the Beaumont Economic Development Foundation, the Boy
Scouts of America, the Foundation for Southeast Texas, and the
Texas Energy Museum Board; and
WHEREAS, A devoted husband and father, Joe Domino is truly an
inspiration to his colleagues and neighbors, who undoubtedly
respect and admire his commitment to his work and to his community,
and it is a privilege to join them in honoring his accomplishments;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Joseph Domino for receiving a 2005
Distinguished Alumni Award from Lamar University 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. Domino as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Ritter
Deshotel
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1608 was adopted by the House on May
25, 2005, by a non-record vote.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House