84R17287 BK-D
By: Herrero H.R. No. 1481
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Friends and colleagues of Calvin Whittaker are
gathering on March 20, 2015, to commemorate his retirement as chief
maintenance engineer of Wilson Plaza in Corpus Christi, after three
decades of outstanding service; and
WHEREAS, A native of the Cayman Islands, Mr. Whittaker became
an American citizen and went on to join the United States Merchant
Marine; he sailed to ports all over the world during his enlistment,
honing his skills while operating the machinery in the ship's
engine room; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Whittaker's experience led to his employment in
1985 at Wilson Plaza, a historic office building recognized as the
first skyscraper erected in Corpus Christi; in his position as
chief maintenance engineer, his responsibilities have included
overseeing the mechanical spaces housed in the facility's basement;
during his long tenure, he witnessed many changes as the building
was expanded and modernized to keep pace with the city's growth, and
he enjoyed a special rapport with the tenants who relied on his
technical abilities and know-how; and
WHEREAS, Along the way, Mr. Whittaker has been blessed with
the love and support of a fine family that includes his wife, Betty
Whittaker, and his children, Ricky Whittaker and his wife, Odell,
Micky Whittaker and his wife, Sally, and Geoffry Whittaker, as well
as his grandchildren, Chloe, Emma, Matthew, and Nicole; and
WHEREAS, While tenants at Wilson Plaza will greatly miss the
tireless dedication that Calvin Whittaker showed in keeping that
facility humming all these years, he leaves behind a worthy example
for his successor to follow, and it is a great pleasure to join in
honoring this esteemed citizen as he embarks on the next exciting
chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Calvin Whittaker on the occasion of
his retirement as chief maintenance engineer of Wilson Plaza and
extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Whittaker as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.