SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 37
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Chavis Willis for his exemplary service to his fellow
citizens and his community; and
WHEREAS, Coach Willis is a beloved and respected member of
the Alta Mesa community in Dallas, where he has long played an
important role in the education and development of the city's
youth; and
WHEREAS, For many years, Mr. Willis served as coach of the
local Pop Warner football team, the Alta Mesa Colts; for over two
decades, he helped young men participate in productive
activities and encouraged them to stay healthy and drug free; and
WHEREAS, A mentor and role model to countless young men
from the late 1960s to the late 1980s, he took them to church,
shared with them the hospitality of his home, and coached them
with exemplary enthusiasm and expertise; and
WHEREAS, He is a devout Christian and has been an active
member of Bethel Baptist Church; now retired from his position at
Texas Instruments, he continues to work when he is needed at one
of the Dallas area Head Start programs; and
WHEREAS, Chavis Willis is dedicated to his family and to
the betterment of his community, and he truly represents the best
of Texas' citizenry; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Chavis Willis
for his outstanding service to the Alta Mesa community as a coach
and a mentor to its young men and extend to him best wishes for
the future; 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 June 14, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate