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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 149
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Donald M. Loving, who is retiring after 14 years of 
outstanding service as executive director of Communities in 
Schools-Central Texas, Incorporated, and a distinguished 38-year 
career in human services; and
	WHEREAS, Donald Loving earned a master's degree in social 
work from Tulane University and began his career in human 
services as a child protective services worker in rural Texas; 
and
	WHEREAS, Over the years, his leadership positions have 
included serving as executive director of Youth Alternatives 
in New Orleans, as director of the Arkansas Youth Training 
Institute, and as executive director of The Children's Center 
in Galveston; and
	WHEREAS, During his tenure with Communities in 
Schools-Central Texas, Incorporated, Mr. Loving led the 
organization through a period of exceptional growth; today, the 
agency has a staff of over 200 and has expanded onto 44 school 
campuses in seven Central Texas school districts; the agency 
serves students from prekindergarten to twelfth grade; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Loving's impressive list of accomplishments 
includes establishing the National Network for Youth and 
serving as chairman of its board of directors; he has served as 
president of the United Way Executives' Council and as 
president of Communities in Schools of Texas, Incorporated; he 
has chaired the Austin Area Human Services Association and has 
served as an adjunct professor at the School of Social Work at 
The University of Texas at Austin; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his exemplary career, Mr. Loving has 
demonstrated an exceptional dedication and commitment to 
service; he is admired and respected by his colleagues and has 
made a positive impact on the lives of many young people; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
79th Legislature, hereby commend Donald M. Loving for his many 
contributions in the field of social work and to the educational 
system of this state and extend to him best wishes in his future 
endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                      Barrientos




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 22, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate