By: Harris H.R. No. 381
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Timothy McGinty, of Hill County, Texas, and his
  wife, Kristin, devoted parents of two children—a daughter, Mollie
  and son, Colt; and
 
         WHEREAS, Mr. McGinty was himself born and raised in a farming
  and ranching family in Central Texas and has gained hands-on
  experience in farm and ranch operations since childhood, when he
  learned responsibility for self and others.
         WHEREAS, Tim McGinty has dedicated his life to working in
  farm and ranch real estate in Texas since earning his real estate
  license in 1999, following in his parents' footsteps to pursue a
  passion for land ownership and land stewardship.
         WHEREAS, His mother, Shirley McGinty, and his late father,
  Pat McGinty, built a successful real estate business and instilled
  the characteristics of honesty and integrity in their son.
         WHEREAS, Tim McGinty is a member of the MetroTex Association
  of REALTORS®, Texas REALTORS®, and the National Association of
  REALTORS®, pledging to uphold the highest ethical standards among
  real estate practitioners.
         WHEREAS, Tim McGinty carries this same standard across all
  aspects of life and serves as a fine example of Texas strength,
  humility, and service to others.
         WHEREAS, Tim McGinty demonstrated courage and a selfless act
  of bravery on April 18, 2018, during Southwest Flight 1380; and
         WHEREAS, McGinty and his wife, Kristin, were aboard the
  flight from New York's LaGuardia Airport to Dallas, when the plane's
  engine failed and a window exploded shortly after takeoff.
         WHEREAS, Mr. McGinty's immediate action to help his fellow
  passengers was a selfless act of bravery that should be commended,
  and he is indeed worthy of special recognition at this time; now
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby honor Timothy McGinty; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Timothy McGinty as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.