H.R. No. 2288
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jim Phillips of El Paso has distinguished himself as
a dedicated philanthropist and civic leader, and his efforts in
behalf of his fellow Texans are truly commendable; and
WHEREAS, An alumnus of Texas Christian University, Mr.
Phillips served in the United States Air Force, and he went on to
build a successful career in broadcasting, overseeing several radio
stations in Texas and beyond; he is currently the chair of the board
for Wells Fargo Bank; and
WHEREAS, This tireless volunteer also serves on the boards of
the Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce, The University of Texas at
El Paso, Candlelighters of El Paso, Hospice El Paso, the El Paso
Holocaust Museum, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, the
El Paso Zoological Society, the Texas Radio Hall of Fame, Project
ARRIBA, and the Center Against Family Violence; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, Mr. Phillips has further
contributed to several area organizations, including the YWCA, the
Boy Scouts of America, and the El Paso United Negro College Fund,
and he has been active on countless other boards and committees; in
addition, he has served as president of such groups as the El Paso
United Way, the Texas Association of Broadcasters, and the Better
Business Bureau of El Paso; and
WHEREAS, Recognized often for both his professional
achievements and his civic participation, Mr. Phillips is the
recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the Rotary Club
of El Paso, and he was named a Paul Harris Fellow in 2001 and
inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame in 2003; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Phillips enjoys the
love and support of his wife, Nita Bentley Phillips, and his son,
J. R. Phillips, and he is a valued parishioner at Trinity-First
United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, Committed to serving others, Jim Phillips has
generously devoted his time and resources for the benefit of his
community, and he has earned the lasting admiration and
appreciation of all who know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Jim Phillips for his outstanding community
involvement and philanthropy and extend to him sincere best wishes
for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Phillips as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Marquez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2288 was adopted by the House on May
25, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House