H.C.R. No. 268
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The State of Texas lost a distinguished native son
with the passing of the Honorable George E. "Buddy" West on June 25,
2008, yet his contributions continue to resonate in the lives of his
fellow Texans; and
WHEREAS, Buddy West was first elected as the state
representative for District 81 in 1992 and spent 16 years in the
house; he was a highly effective advocate for his constituents in
Ector, Andrews, and Winkler Counties, and his wisdom and guidance
had a positive influence on his colleagues in the house; he was
particularly active in the areas of energy policy and education,
chairing the House Committee on Energy Resources, contributing to
committees on public education and higher education, and supporting
the growth of his alma mater, The University of Texas of the Permian
Basin; by his side throughout his legislative career was his wife,
successful real estate agent and admired Odessa resident Shirley
West, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage; and
WHEREAS, The Lone Star State is all the better for the efforts
of this esteemed Texan, and it is most appropriate that lasting
tribute be paid to his service through the naming of a state
facility in his honor; and
WHEREAS, By this resolution, the presiding officers and
members of the house and senate express support and consent for
naming a permanent facility at The University of Texas of the
Permian Basin in honor of Buddy and Shirley West, and this
resolution serves as the authorization required by Section
2165.005, Government Code; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby direct the Texas Facilities Commission to name a permanent
facility at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin in honor of
Buddy and Shirley West; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the secretary of state forward an official
copy of this resolution to the chair and executive director of the
Texas Facilities Commission.
Pitts
Jones
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 268 was adopted by the House on May
28, 2009, by the following vote: Yeas 145, Nays 0, 1 present, not
voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 268 was adopted by the Senate on
June 1, 2009, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor