SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 37

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Chavis Willis for his exemplary service to his fellow citizens and his community; and

WHEREAS, Coach Willis is a beloved and respected member of the Alta Mesa community in Dallas, where he has long played an important role in the education and development of the city's youth; and

WHEREAS, For many years, Mr. Willis served as coach of the local Pop Warner football team, the Alta Mesa Colts; for over two decades, he helped young men participate in productive activities and encouraged them to stay healthy and drug free; and

WHEREAS, A mentor and role model to countless young men from the late 1960s to the late 1980s, he took them to church, shared with them the hospitality of his home, and coached them with exemplary enthusiasm and expertise; and

WHEREAS, He is a devout Christian and has been an active member of Bethel Baptist Church; now retired from his position at Texas Instruments, he continues to work when he is needed at one of the Dallas area Head Start programs; and

WHEREAS, Chavis Willis is dedicated to his family and to the betterment of his community, and he truly represents the best of Texas' citizenry; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Chavis Willis for his outstanding service to the Alta Mesa community as a coach and a mentor to its young men and extend to him best wishes for the future; and, be it further

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

West

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 14, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate