SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 118

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Gerald and Stanlee Rubin, who were recently named the 
2004 El Pasoans of the Year by El Paso, Incorporated; and
	WHEREAS, Jerry and Stanlee Rubin were honored for their 
many years of dedication to the City of El Paso and to more than 
400 nonprofit organizations and worthy causes; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Rubin serves as chairman of the board, 
president, and chief executive officer of Helen of Troy Limited, 
a company he and his wife, Stanlee, established; Mrs. Rubin 
serves as a member of the company's board; and
	WHEREAS, The Sun Bowl, Congregation B'nai Zion, the 
Children's Miracle Network, the El Paso Symphony Orchestra, and 
numerous charities and cultural groups in the city have all been 
the beneficiaries of the couple's deep generosity; and
	WHEREAS, The fruits of their efforts on behalf of their 
alma mater, The University of Texas at El Paso, include the new 
state-of-the-art Helen of Troy Softball Complex and the recently 
dedicated Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts; 
and
	WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Rubin have contributed greatly to
the quality of life in the City of El Paso, and they deserve 
recognition for their countless philanthropic endeavors and 
their outstanding community leadership; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby congratulate Gerald and Stanlee Rubin 
on receiving the title of 2004 El Pasoans of the Year and extend 
to them deepest gratitude for their invaluable work on behalf of 
their city and state; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
this distinguished couple as an expression of esteem from the 
Texas Senate.
                                                                       Shapleigh




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 9, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate