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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 424
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In Memory |
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of |
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Nash McDowell Phillips |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Nash McDowell |
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Phillips, who died February 7, 2011, at the age of 90; and |
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WHEREAS, A legend in the housing industry, Nash McDowell |
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Phillips built more than 80,000 homes over the course of his |
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career, leaving a lasting mark on communities throughout the |
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country; and |
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WHEREAS, Born November 28, 1920, Nash Phillips served in |
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the United States Navy during World War II as a member of Fleet |
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Air Wing 12 in the North Atlantic; he was a graduate of The |
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University of Texas, where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma |
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fraternity; and |
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WHEREAS, Following his military service, Mr. Phillips, |
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along with partner Clyde Copus, founded Nash Phillips Copus |
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Company, which became one of the nation's largest private home |
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builders; at its peak, it had operations in Austin, Dallas, |
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San Antonio, Houston, and Phoenix; the company was named Builder |
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of the Year in 1984 and was later inducted into the Texas Housing |
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Hall of Honor in 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, Resilient and strong-minded, Mr. Phillips went on |
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to create Wilshire Homes in 1991; he served as a mentor and |
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inspiration to many who pursued a career in the home-building |
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industry; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and foresight, he gave |
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generously to others, and his wisdom, kindness, and valued |
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counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and |
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WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, |
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and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by |
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his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of Nash McDowell Phillips; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Nash McDowell Phillips. |
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Watson |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 2, 2011, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |