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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 390

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
pay tribute to Morris Shapiro on the joyous occasion of his 80th 
birthday on March 12, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, Morris Shapiro was born March 12, 1925, in 
Coleman, Texas; he graduated from San Saba High School and 
attended The University of Texas; he married Elaine Novy in
1947, and he and Elaine raised their four sons, Robert, Ira, 
Mike, and Jay, in Austin; and
	WHEREAS, Morris has had a highly successful career in 
business; he has served as president of Austin Pipe & Supply 
Company, 300 Medina Corporation, Producers Utilities, and
Trans Tex Irrigation; he has also served as vice president of 
Austin Metal & Iron Company and as chief executive officer of 
Mazel Oil & Gas Company; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his distinguished career, he has been 
an active leader in the Austin community; he was a charter member 
of the West Austin Optimist Club and served on the first Human 
Relations Commission of the City of Austin; he is a past director 
of Laguna Gloria Art Museum, and he has been active in Agudas Achim
and Beth El congregations; and
	WHEREAS, Beloved and respected by his family and 
community, Morris Shapiro is an exemplary gentleman, and it is 
appropriate that he be recognized for his many contributions to 
his city and state on the grand occasion of his 80th birthday; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby recognize Morris Shapiro as a treasured 
citizen of our state and extend to him best wishes on his 80th 
birthday; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                         Shapiro




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 14, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate