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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Jim Phillips of El Paso has distinguished himself as |
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a dedicated philanthropist and civic leader, and his efforts in |
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behalf of his fellow Texans are truly commendable; and |
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WHEREAS, An alumnus of Texas Christian University, Mr. |
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Phillips served in the United States Air Force, and he went on to |
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build a successful career in broadcasting, overseeing several radio |
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stations in Texas and beyond; he is currently the chair of the board |
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for Wells Fargo Bank; and |
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WHEREAS, This tireless volunteer also serves on the boards of |
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the Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce, The University of Texas at |
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El Paso, Candlelighters of El Paso, Hospice El Paso, the El Paso |
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Holocaust Museum, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, the |
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El Paso Zoological Society, the Texas Radio Hall of Fame, Project |
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ARRIBA, and the Center Against Family Violence; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the years, Mr. Phillips has further |
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contributed to several area organizations, including the YWCA, the |
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Boy Scouts of America, and the El Paso United Negro College Fund, |
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and he has been active on countless other boards and committees; in |
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addition, he has served as president of such groups as the El Paso |
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United Way, the Texas Association of Broadcasters, and the Better |
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Business Bureau of El Paso; and |
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WHEREAS, Recognized often for both his professional |
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achievements and his civic participation, Mr. Phillips is the |
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recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the Rotary Club |
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of El Paso, and he was named a Paul Harris Fellow in 2001 and |
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inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame in 2003; and |
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WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Phillips enjoys the |
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love and support of his wife, Nita Bentley Phillips, and his son, |
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J. R. Phillips, and he is a valued parishioner at Trinity-First |
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United Methodist Church; and |
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WHEREAS, Committed to serving others, Jim Phillips has |
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generously devoted his time and resources for the benefit of his |
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community, and he has earned the lasting admiration and |
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appreciation of all who know him; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Jim Phillips for his outstanding community |
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involvement and philanthropy and extend to him sincere best wishes |
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for continued 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. Phillips as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |