SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 650

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Lee Couch for his many years of outstanding service to our state; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Couch began his distinguished service to the state as a staff member to State Senator Jack Ogg; he was later instrumental in the development of the Texas Code of Ethics while working on the staff of the secretary of state; and

WHEREAS, A dedicated advocate for Bell Helicopter Textron for two decades, Mr. Couch played an important role in the development of the Texas aerospace industry; and

WHEREAS, His work for Bell Helicopter Textron included spearheading the planning and coordination of the Texas Task Force for Tiltrotor Technology, a nonprofit organization of Texas leaders whose support proved vital to making our state the world center for this innovative industry; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Couch represented CGI Read-Poland in legislative affairs at the Capitol for 28 years, and he has recently been named the first legislative affairs manager in the history of Bell Helicopter Textron; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend Lee Couch for his long and dedicated service to the people of Texas and extend to him best wishes on his new position and in all his future endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Seliger

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 4, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate