80R2287 JNC-D

By: Callegari H.R. No. 17

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Malcolm and Patsy Bailey of Houston have been selected as recipients of the Samaritan for All Seasons award; and

WHEREAS, Presented by the Interface-Samaritan Counseling Centers, Inc., this accolade recognizes those whose personal and professional lives exemplify concern and compassion for others, who actively demonstrate a strong sense of community and civic responsibility, and who have the unique ability to encourage and motivate others to take "Samaritan" roles in their lives; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Bailey are truly worthy of this honor; among their notable efforts are the assistance they have provided to a number of individuals in pursuing higher education goals and their sponsorship of volunteers for Helps International, an organization that works to improve drinking water quality, medical care, education, housing, agriculture, and economic development in Guatemala; and

WHEREAS, The couple serve together on the National Wyldlife Coalition for Young Life's junior high ministry and have established The Bailey Foundation in support of Child Protective Services, funding an additional social worker for the group; they further work with Homes of St. Mark, where Mr. Bailey serves on the board of directors; and

WHEREAS, Dedicated to the cause of Interface-Samaritan Counseling Centers, the Bailey Family Foundation sponsored the opening of a satellite counseling office within the West Houston Community Center in 2003; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Bailey has served two terms on the organization's board of directors and is currently a member of the advisory council; long dedicated to serving others, she participated in Goodfellows in high school, a program that provided food, clothing, and gifts to families in need; today, she continues to donate her time to a number of charitable fund-raising events for Interface-Samaritan Counseling Centers, Homes of St. Mark, Young Life, and Houston Christian High School; in addition, she has served as children's program director for Community Bible Study for nearly two decades; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Bailey is founder and CEO of TEC Industries, a company involved in the design, construction, and ownership of water and wastewater treatment and distribution systems throughout Texas; he has shared his expertise with Crooked Creek Camp and Carolina Christian Camp, designing and donating wastewater facilities for each site; a member of the Greater Houston Steering Committee for Urban Development, he also serves as a guest lecturer, leader in professional organizations, and member of several University of Texas councils; and

WHEREAS, The Baileys have enjoyed half a century of marriage, and their accomplishments are a source of pride to their children, Malcolm, Doug, and Brenda, and their grandchildren, Meghan, Anna, Mallory, Caitlin, Clare, and Jack; and

WHEREAS, The tendency for service is one of the most ennobling qualities of the human spirit, and by giving freely of their time and talents, this dedicated couple have lent essential assistance to those in need, and their generous acts serve as an inspiration to us all; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Malcolm and Patsy Bailey on their receipt of the Samaritan for All Seasons award and commend them for their many important philanthropic endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Bailey as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.