SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 65
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Kathleen Jackson and ExxonMobil Corporation for 
outstanding contributions to the Southeast Texas community and 
the Lamar Institute of Technology; and
	WHEREAS, A 27-year veteran of ExxonMobil Corporation, 
Kathleen Jackson currently serves as public affairs manager for 
ExxonMobil Corporation, overseeing chemical, refining and 
supply, and lubricants and petroleum specialties business in 
Beaumont; and
	WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen, Kathleen generously
devotes her time and energy to Southeast Texas as chair of the 
City of Beaumont "Keep Beaumont Beautiful Commission" and of the 
Lamar Institute of Technology Foundation Board of Directors;
she also serves as a member of the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce 
Education Committee and the Rotary Club of Beaumont, and she is 
involved with many other worthy organizations; and
	WHEREAS, ExxonMobil Corporation provides significant 
support to the Lamar Institute of Technology; the company 
recently donated $20,000 for scholarships for seniors at Central 
High School majoring in process technology at the institute; 
another donation of $35,000 will support additional scholarships 
and other essential needs; the company has also furnished $30,000 
for construction of a distillation plant and is a major employer 
of the institute's graduates; and

	WHEREAS, The generous contributions of Kathleen Jackson 
and ExxonMobil Corporation to Southeast Texas and Lamar Institute
of Technology reflect rare dedication and commitment to the 
development and progress of this fine region and this great 
institution of our state; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Kathleen Jackson and ExxonMobil 
Corporation for their outstanding contributions to Beaumont and 
the surrounding Southeast Texas community and to Lamar Institute 
of Technology; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an 
expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on January 31, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate