SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 503
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Terence H. Fontaine for his many contributions to his
profession, his community, and his church; and
WHEREAS, A native Houstonian, Mr. Fontaine graduated from
Bellaire High School in 1978; after graduation, he enlisted in
the United States Marine Corps, where he served the nation at
home and abroad in aviation operations; and
WHEREAS, Upon his honorable discharge from military
service, Mr. Fontaine put his experience to use, embarking on a
distinguished career in the field of aviation; he became an
important member of the staff of Continental Airlines, helping it
achieve the highest headstart performance rating in company
history and earning the highest rating an airline pilot can
receive; and
WHEREAS, In 2004, Mr. Fontaine was named deputy chief of
staff to Mayor Bill White, where he was instrumental in
implementing numerous cost-saving strategies; following the
devastation of Hurricane Katrina, his leadership of the recovery
efforts at the George R. Brown Convention Center led to national
recognition for its positive impact on the lives of more than
28,000 evacuees; and
WHEREAS, A devout Christian who practices his faith in his
daily life, Mr. Fontaine is a member of the Wheeler Avenue
Baptist Church, where he recently achieved the signal honor of
ordination as a deacon; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Terence H. Fontaine on his years of
service to his community and extend to him best wishes for
continued success in all his future endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 23, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate