SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 581

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Ivan Alexander, Jr., for his many contributions to the City of Emory, Rains County, and the surrounding areas; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Alexander graduated from East Texas State Teachers College in 1953 and served two years in the United States Air Force; he earned a law degree from The University of Texas at Austin in 1959 and has been a practicing attorney in Rains County since 1962; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Alexander has been an invaluable member of his community, participating in civic activities of every kind; he was instrumental in bringing the Terry's Furniture distribution center to Emory, creating many jobs for the community; he is the former president of Rains County Economic Growth, Incorporated, and he served as president of the Rains County Centennial in 1970; and

WHEREAS, He was elected a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation in 1982; he helped create the Rains County Volunteer Fire Department, and he helped organize the Annie Mae Schrimsher scholarship fund for Rains Independent School District students; he has received numerous awards from various civic organizations, and he is truly deserving of recognition for his many contributions to the City of Emory and Rains County; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend Ivan Alexander, Jr., for his many accomplishments and extend to him best wishes for all 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. Deuell

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 27, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate