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79R16556 MAM-D

By:  Ritter                                                       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.