SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 403
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  John P. Vittas
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
  commemorates the life of John P. Vittas, who died February 11,
  2013, at the age of 68; and
         WHEREAS, John Vittas was born October 16, 1944, in Queens,
  New York; he attended Brooklyn Technical High School, where he
  was a standout player on the school's New York City football
  championship team in 1960; he went on to graduate from C. W. Post
  College of Long Island University with a degree in industrial
  management and engineering; and
         WHEREAS, While attending college, Mr. Vittas met the love
  of his life, Wendy, and the couple married in 1968; they shared 44
  years of marriage together and raised three daughters, Jennifer,
  Melissa, and Amy; they were blessed with nine grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Vittas enjoyed a long and productive career
  with American Airlines; he began his career as a passenger
  service agent at New York's LaGuardia Airport and rose through a
  series of management positions to become manager of freight
  services at John F. Kennedy International Airport; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Vittas later became cargo standards director
  for the airline's parent company, AMR Corporation, headquartered
  in Fort Worth, and when the corporation created a subsidiary to
  provide contract airport ground services, he joined the new
  company in New York and led it to a position of prominence in its
  field; he retired in 2011 after serving as senior vice president
  of the company that had become Worldwide Flight Services; and
         WHEREAS, John Vittas was a man of courage, strength, and
  compassion who gave generously to others, and his wisdom, warmth,
  and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him;
  and
         WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
  grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
  forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
  Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
  family of John P. Vittas; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
  Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
  memory of John Vittas.
  Davis
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 5, 2013, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate