SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 403
In Memory
of
John P. Vittas
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of John P. Vittas, who died February 11,
2013, at the age of 68; and
WHEREAS, John Vittas was born October 16, 1944, in Queens,
New York; he attended Brooklyn Technical High School, where he
was a standout player on the school's New York City football
championship team in 1960; he went on to graduate from C. W. Post
College of Long Island University with a degree in industrial
management and engineering; and
WHEREAS, While attending college, Mr. Vittas met the love
of his life, Wendy, and the couple married in 1968; they shared 44
years of marriage together and raised three daughters, Jennifer,
Melissa, and Amy; they were blessed with nine grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Vittas enjoyed a long and productive career
with American Airlines; he began his career as a passenger
service agent at New York's LaGuardia Airport and rose through a
series of management positions to become manager of freight
services at John F. Kennedy International Airport; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Vittas later became cargo standards director
for the airline's parent company, AMR Corporation, headquartered
in Fort Worth, and when the corporation created a subsidiary to
provide contract airport ground services, he joined the new
company in New York and led it to a position of prominence in its
field; he retired in 2011 after serving as senior vice president
of the company that had become Worldwide Flight Services; and
WHEREAS, John Vittas was a man of courage, strength, and
compassion who gave generously to others, and his wisdom, warmth,
and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him;
and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of John P. Vittas; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of John Vittas.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 5, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate