SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 771

In Memory

of

Giles W. Dalby

WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to a close with the passing of Giles W. Dalby, of Post on April 12, 2013, at the age of 80; and

WHEREAS, The son of Arno and Blanche Connell Dalby, Giles W. Dalby was born on September 1, 1932, in Lubbock, and he graduated from Post High School in 1951; he began his college studies at Kennedy Western University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in public administration; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Dalby married the love of his life, Nell Floyd, on June 2, 1952, beginning 60 years of wonderful marriage, and Mr. and Mrs. Dalby later became the parents of four children, Elizabeth, Rebecca, Charlcie, and Giles; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Dalby was a key figure in the success of PlainsCapital bank, as originally a member of the Lubbock bank's board of directors and eventually a member of the Plains National Bank board in 1980; serving on the board for 22 years, Mr. Dalby was highly respected by his professional peers, and he became the second person to receive PlainsCapital's Lifetime Achievement Award, PlainsCapital's highest honor; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Dalby was first elected as Garza County Judge in 1971 and at the time of his retirement in 2007 was the longest-tenured constitutional county judge in Texas history, a testament to his dedication and commitment to the men and women he dutifully served for more than three decades; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Dalby also contributed to his state and community by serving as President of the Texas Association of Counties from 1983 to 1984 and as president of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas and of the West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association, which recognized him as Man of the Year in 1975 and 2000; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Dalby also earned the first Giles W. Dalby Award for Judicial Leadership, an award that was established to honor his character and integrity and his service to the judiciary, to county government and to the community; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Dalby continued to serve his community upon retirement as Chairman of Post Economic Development Corporation, as Chairman of the Garza Central Appraisal District, and as a board member of both The Lubbock Club and The Garza Historical Museum; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Dalby's name will continue to live on through the Giles W. Dalby Correctional Facility named after him in Post, Texas; and

WHEREAS, A lifelong man of faith, he served as an elder at First Presbyterian Church of Post, where he stood as a positive example of faith in action; and

WHEREAS, Although the passing of Giles W. Dalby has brought great sorrow to those who knew him, his life stands as a shining example of positive community involvement, and his achievements will be remembered and admired for years to come; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Giles W. Dalby and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Nell; to his daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth and Robert Elliott, Charlcie and Johnny Mosser, and Rebecca Dalby; to his son, Giles W. Dalby, Jr., and his wife, Mendy; to his 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Giles W. Dalby.

Duncan, Whitmire

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 30, 2013, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate