SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 181
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Gerald Borders, who is retiring after 44 years of
outstanding service to Texas Instruments, Incorporated; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Borders joined Texas Instruments in 1963 as a
contractor; through the years, he has held several important
positions within the company, and he is retiring as director of
public affairs; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Mr. Borders has been noted
for his superior communication skills and leadership abilities;
he was called upon by company leadership to serve as a full-time
loaned executive to Paul Quinn College, and as a member of the
public affairs division, he was able to marshal tens of thousands
of volunteer hours in support of tutoring programs for Dallas
schools; and
WHEREAS, Talented and resourceful, Mr. Borders has made a
difference in the lives of company employees and citizens alike
through his work with the Dallas County Human Relations
Commission, the Dallas Together Forum, and many other worthy
organizations; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Borders has worked with Congresswoman Eddie
Bernice Johnson and served as an advisor to Senator Kay Bailey
Hutchison and various Dallas city officials, in addition to
serving as a mentor to several generations of Texas Instruments
employees; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary employee and executive, Mr. Borders
is respected and admired by his colleagues, and his presence at
Texas Instruments will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Gerald Borders on his long and
productive career with Texas Instruments and his many
contributions to the civic life of the Dallas community and
extend to him best wishes for the retirement years ahead; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 11, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate