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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The 87th birthday of an esteemed Texan is truly |
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cause for celebration, and D. L. Willis of Midland is observing this |
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significant milestone on May 21, 2007; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in 1920, "Dally" Willis has served as the |
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full-time lobbyist for the Communication Workers of America, the |
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Texas AFL-CIO, and the statewide labor movement for more than 45 |
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years, during which time he has seen such notable victories as the |
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preservation of the Austin State Hospital, several state employee |
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pay raises, and increased state contribution to employee health |
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care; his friendly smile has endeared him to house members on both |
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sides of the aisle, as have his trademark stickers, which recognize |
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occasions from Valentine's Day to bluebonnet season and are often |
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found on the lapels of representatives and their staff; and |
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WHEREAS, Keeping close watch on legislative activity, Mr. |
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Willis spends much of his time traversing the corridors of the |
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Capitol, where he still prefers the stairs to the elevator and |
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where, over the course of his tenure, he has witnessed history |
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unfold; and |
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WHEREAS, This World War II veteran has further distinguished |
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himself as leader of the Permian Basin Central Labor Union, for |
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which he coordinates volunteer activities, public relations, and |
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education and legislative activity, and he continues to make annual |
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trips to Washington, D.C., to lobby the U.S. Congress on behalf of |
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the Texas CWA; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Willis has inspired countless people with his |
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devotion to hardworking Texans and the labor movement, and his |
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birthday provides a welcome opportunity to honor him on his |
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outstanding achievements; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Dally Willis on the occasion of his |
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87th birthday and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued |
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success and happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Willis as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |