SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 41
WHEREAS, Charles and Jo Ann Whiteside of Kilgore received
the W. T. Tardy Service Award from East Texas Baptist University
at the college's homecoming chapel service in October 2018; and
WHEREAS, Dr. and Mrs. Whiteside have worked diligently to
further the university's mission of providing faith-based
education in East Texas; they are dedicated supporters of the
university's school of communication, school of nursing, and
performing arts events, and they are regular attendees of the
annual Great East Texas Hymn Sing and Hilltop University
conference; and
WHEREAS, Longtime members of the East Texas community,
Dr. and Mrs. Whiteside are devoted congregants of First Baptist
Church Kilgore and serve as advocates for Baptist Student
Ministry in Texas; the founder of Ana-Lab Corporation in Kilgore,
Dr. Whiteside operated the company as chief executive officer for
more than 60 years, and he currently serves as president
emeritus; and
WHEREAS, Through their commitment to upholding the
traditions and values of East Texas Baptist University, Charles
and Jo Ann Whiteside have made a positive difference in the lives
of countless students, and they are indeed deserving of this
special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Charles and Jo Ann Whiteside on
their receipt of the W. T. Tardy Service Award from East Texas
Baptist University and extend to them sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for Dr. and Mrs. Whiteside as an expression of high
regard by the Texas Senate.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 28, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate