Wednesday, February 17, 1999



	The Senate met at 10:00 a.m. pursuant to adjournment and was called to order by the President. The roll was called and the following Senators were present: Armbrister, Barrientos, Bernsen, Bivins, Brown, Cain, Carona, Duncan, Ellis, Fraser, Gallegos, Harris, Haywood, Jackson, Lindsay, Lucio, Madla, Moncrief, Nelson, Nixon, Ogden, Ratliff, Shapiro, Shapleigh, Sibley, Truan, Wentworth, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini. Absent-excused: Luna. The President announced that a quorum of the Senate was present. The Reverend Ted Bosworth, Pastor, Onion Creek Baptist Church, Austin, offered the invocation as follows: Heavenly Father, we thank You for the day You have given us. We thank You for creating us in Your image, which should remind us that we are responsible to You, and we will one day stand before You to give an account of our lives. We thank You for these men and women who have been chosen by us to represent us. Father, remind them that the decisions they make must always be what's best for all the people. Your holy word tells us that we have a responsibility to pray for those who "govern and rule" over us, so we lift these men and women up to You this day. And because of the many decisions they have to make-sometimes very difficult ones-decisions that will not only affect us but especially our children and grandchildren who are the future leaders of our great state and nation, Father, we ask that You give them wisdom because we ask it in Jesus' name. Amen. On motion of Senator Truan and by unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday was dispensed with and the Journal was approved. LEAVE OF ABSENCE On motion of Senator Barrientos, Senator Luna was granted leave of absence for today on account of illness. CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 445 On motion of Senator Moncrief and by unanimous consent, Senator West will be shown as Co-author of SB 445. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS POSTPONED Senator Truan moved to postpone the introduction of bills and resolutions on first reading until later in today's session. The motion prevailed without objection. (Senator Carona in Chair) GUEST PRESENTED



	Senator West was recognized and introduced to the Senate Congressman Martin Frost of Dallas. The Senate welcomed Congressman Frost. SENATE BILL 50 REREFERRED Senator Nelson submitted a Motion In Writing requesting that SB 50 be withdrawn from the Committee on Jurisprudence and rereferred to the Committee on Criminal Justice. The Motion In Writing prevailed without objection. SENATE RESOLUTION 228 Senator Shapleigh offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in welcoming many distinguished visitors from El Paso on February 17, 1999, to celebrate El Paso Day in Austin; and WHEREAS, During almost 400 years of history, El Paso sprang from its original indigenous groups, the Spanish missions with their accompanying priests and converts, and the newer Anglo settlements into a modern 21st century city that is distinctly bilingual, bicultural, and binational; and WHEREAS, The modern city of El Paso and its partner city, Juarez, make the area the largest border community in the world; El Paso has a moderate climate, friendly people, skilled workers, and a distinct culture, which attracts new industries, businesses, and tourists; and WHEREAS, Several successful businesses began their operations here; among them are Old El Paso Foods, Continental Airlines, and the Hilton Hotel chain; it is even said that El Paso resident Francisco Pancho Morales created the margarita; and WHEREAS, The home of many famous authors, artists, singers, politicians, and members of the entertainment industry, El Paso enjoys the advantages of a myriad of cultural attractions; the El Paso Museum of Art, the El Paso Museum of History, the El Paso Centennial Museum, several old missions, and the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Indian Tribe and Reservation, home of one of Texas' three recognized Native American tribes, offer knowledge and entertainment; and WHEREAS, Presently El Paso is home to the nationwide civil rights group, the League of United Latin American Citizens; and WHEREAS, Basketball Hall of Fame member Don Haskins is an El Paso resident and a longtime basketball coach at The University of Texas at El Paso; he moved to El Paso in 1961 and was already established as a notable coach among his peers; he led the Miners to seven Western Athletic Conference Championships and 14 National Collegiate Athletic Association appearances, including the one in 1966 when his team won the title game by a score of 72-65; and WHEREAS, Another outstanding citizen of El Paso is Rosa Guerrero, founder of Rosa Guerrero Folklorico International; in 1974, she began the first folklorico dance group; in 1979, after she retired from teaching, she formed the Rosa Guerrero Folklorico, which she continues to run today and remains interested in education, supports bilingual education, and initiatives to help drop out students; and WHEREAS, One of the most famous authors in the country today is an El Paso



	citizen, Cormac McCarthy; a writer who was not truly discovered until recently, this author has written Suttree, Blood Meridian, and his border trilogy, All the Pretty Horses, The Crossing, and Cities of the Plains; and WHEREAS, Another celebrated artist who is an El Paso citizen is Jose Cisneros, famed for his depictions of his early life in Durango, Mexico, and for collaborations with other artists; he won The University of Texas Paisano Fellowship in 1969; now, his works are desired and collected all over the world; he was proclaimed a Living Legend in 1997, and Governor and Mrs. George W. Bush honored him with a reception and dinner in 1998 in the Governor's Mansion; and WHEREAS, The Texas State Artist for two-dimensional works for 1997-1998, Ernesto Pedregon Martinez, hails from South El Paso; a self-taught artist, Mr. Martinez paints the everyday struggles of the Mexican people; a muralist, he has painted military, religious, and patriotic murals for hospitals, churches, and schools; Mr. Martinez was designated Artist of the Year by the League of United Latin American Citizens in 1975; and WHEREAS, The colorful traditions and rich history of El Paso will guarantee its prominence in the tales of the Lone Star State, and its citizens deserve to be proud of the extraordinary city which they call home; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 76th Legislature, hereby extend a hearty welcome to El Paso visitors coming to the State Capitol for El Paso Day on February 17, 1999; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an expression of the highest regard and esteem of the Texas Senate. SHAPLEIGH DUNCAN The resolution was read. On motion of Senator Duncan and by unanimous consent, the names of the Lieutenant Governor and Senators were added to the resolution as signers thereof. On motion of Senator Shapleigh, the resolution was adopted by a viva voce vote. (President in Chair) GUESTS PRESENTED Senator Shapleigh was recognized and introduced to the Senate a delegation of citizens from El Paso, accompanied by Mayor Carlos M. Ramirez; City Council Representatives, Larry Medina, Stan Roberts, and Luis Sariñana; County Commissioners, Carlos Aguilar, Miguel Teran, and Charles Hooten; Colonel Jeffrey Gault; Ann Pauli; Mervin Moore; Larry Peterson; and Barbara Horak. The Senate welcomed its guests. GUESTS PRESENTED Senator Truan was recognized and introduced to the Senate a delegation of citizens from Brooks County accompanied by Milton Menking, President of the Falfurrias Chamber of Commerce; J. Michael Guerra, Mayor of Falfurrias; Linda



	Villarreal, Superintendent, Brooks Independent School District; Raul Ramirez, Brooks County Commissioner; Consuelo Castillo, Executive Secretary, Falfurrias Chamber of Commerce; and Gus Barrera, Executive Director, Falfurrias Chamber of Commerce. The Senate welcomed its guests. (Senator Ogden in Chair) CAPITOL PHYSICIAN Senator Sibley was recognized and presented Dr. Bruce Scaff of Clifton as the "Doctor for the Day." The Senate welcomed Dr. Scaff and thanked him for his participation in the "Capitol Physician" program sponsored by the Texas Academy of Family Physicians. SENATE RESOLUTION 218 Senator Nixon offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, On February 17, 1999, many proud residents of Henderson County will gather in Austin to celebrate Henderson County Day at the State Capitol; and WHEREAS, Henderson County, named for the first governor of Texas, James Pinckney Henderson, was created on April 27, 1846, from parts of Nacogdoches and Houston counties, and it is bordered by the Trinity River on the west and the Neches River and Lake Palestine on the east; and WHEREAS, The county seat is Athens, which is renowned as the official birthplace of the hamburger and the Black-Eyed Pea Capital of the World, as well as the site of the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, a world-class aquarium and hatchery complex with over 300,000 gallons of aquaria; and WHEREAS, Other thriving towns in Henderson County include Gun Barrel City, a recreation, retirement, and retail center; Malakoff, the gateway to Cedar Creek Lake and the home of the 1998 bi-district champion Malakoff High School Tigers; and Chandler, which is located on the north shore of Lake Palestine and is the site of the Chandler Pow Wow; and WHEREAS, The fertile terrain and temperate climate of Henderson County have made the area a major production center for agricultural commodities such as grain, nursery crops, vegetables, melons, hardwood timber, cattle, horses, and swine; in addition, this region is rich in oil, gas, clays, lignite, sulphur, sand, and gravel, and it is also a sportsman's paradise, providing outdoorsmen with some of Texas' best fishing and hunting; and WHEREAS, This unique county features many exciting annual events, including the Texas Fiddlers' Contest and Reunion, the Black-Eyed Pea Jamboree, the Henderson County PRCA Stampede Rodeo, the Athens Triathlon, the Henderson County Livestock Show, the Fletcher Davis Hamburger Cook-off, the Cornbread Festival, and the Christmas Extravaganza; and WHEREAS, While visiting the State Capitol, the Henderson County contingent will participate in a luncheon with their legislative representatives as well as meet with various committees and state agencies with whom they will discuss issues of interest to Henderson County residents; and



	WHEREAS, Henderson County continues to be one of the Lone Star State's greatest assets and an outstanding place in which to live, work, and raise a family; it is indeed appropriate that the citizenry of this county be given special recognition at this time; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 76th Legislature, hereby recognize February 17, 1999, as Henderson County Day at the State Capitol and join the citizens of that county in paying tribute to one of Texas' finest communities; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for prominent display in Henderson County as a commemoration of this grand occasion and as an expression of the high regard by the Texas Senate. The resolution was read and was adopted by a viva voce vote. GUESTS PRESENTED Senator Nixon was recognized and introduced to the Senate a delegation of citizens from Henderson County. The Senate welcomed its guests. SENATE RESOLUTION 208 Senator Lucio offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, The Texas Senate is proud to join the citizens of Harlingen in the celebration of Harlingen Day at the State Capitol on February 17, 1999; and WHEREAS, Referred to as an "All-American City," the City of Harlingen is the geographic center for the Rio Grande Valley of Texas and is the regional focal point in South Texas; and WHEREAS, Harlingen, with its semitropical climate, is also known as the "Tropical Playground of Texas"; in addition, it is home to the Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings Baseball Team; and it wholeheartedly supports Representative Brimer's effort to bring major league baseball spring training to the Valley; and WHEREAS, Harlingen is also home to the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival, which shares the Valley's unique wildlife and beauty of the land with visitors from across our country and demonstrates that economic progress and prosperity can walk hand in hand with maintaining natural ecological resources; and WHEREAS, The City of Harlingen's outstanding civic leadership is moving the "Harlingen Interplex" into the next century; the city is the world's newest crossroads of international commerce with world-class manufacturing firms such as Fruit of the Loom, Lockheed-Martin, and Keystone International; and WHEREAS, Harlingen is recognized as the home of the area's most advanced medical facilities and through recent construction has further enhanced the state-of-the-art Valley Baptist Medical Center and expanded educational facilities at one of the Valley's premier institutions of higher learning, the Texas State Technical College; and WHEREAS, Harlingen, as an owner of the Free Trade Bridge, is strategic to the full implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement and is a full partner in economic and industrial development in the region and in Mexico; and WHEREAS, Community volunteerism is a way of life for the Harlingen citizenry, and the city boasts thousands of volunteers in the areas of community service and



	environmental and social causes; and WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Harlingen has distinguished itself as one of our state's most outstanding communities, and it is indeed fitting that the city and its residents receive appropriate legislative recognition for their many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 76th Legislature, hereby designate February 17, 1999, as Harlingen Day at the Capitol and welcome the members of the city's delegation on their visit to Austin; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for the members of the Harlingen City Council as an expression of high regard by the Texas Senate. The resolution was read. On motion of Senator Truan and by unanimous consent, the names of the Lieutenant Governor and Senators were added to the resolution as signers thereof. On motion of Senator Lucio, the resolution was adopted by a viva voce vote. GUESTS PRESENTED Senator Lucio was recognized and introduced to the Senate a delegation of citizens from Harlingen, accompanied by Mayor Connie de la Garza; City Commissioners, Robert Rodriguez and Jack D. Hatfield; Bob Shepard, representing the Harlingen Economic Development Corporation; Anne Shepard, Chair of the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce; Shirley Clowers, President of the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce; and Alan Johnson, Chair of the Port of Harlingen Authority. The Senate welcomed its guests. SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTION ON FIRST READING The following bills and resolution were introduced, read first time, and referred to the committees indicated: SB 358 by Madla Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation. To Committee on Health Services. SB 359 by Harris Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. To Committee on Health Services. SB 360 by Harris Relating to the continuation and functions of the Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention. To Committee on Human Services. SB 513 by Carona, Shapleigh Relating to state contracting with a prospective vendor who restricts the ability of any of its customers to allow the recycling or remanufacturing of the vendor's product. To Committee on Natural Resources.



	SB 514 by Ogden Relating to the payment and use of a bid guaranty for a state highway improvement contract. To Subcommittee on Infrastructure. SB 515 by Ogden Relating to state highway improvement contracts for which a performance bond is required. To Subcommittee on Infrastructure. SB 516 by Ogden Relating to school district high school equivalency examination programs. To Committee on Education. SB 517 by Shapiro Relating to automobile clubs. To Committee on Economic Development. SB 518 by Cain Relating to registration of certain farm vehicles and trailers. To Subcommittee on Agriculture. SB 519 by Zaffirini Relating to testing for certain infections during pregnancy or on delivery of a child. To Committee on Health Services. SB 520 by Cain Relating to discharge of a lien on a motor vehicle. To Committee on Economic Development. SB 521 by Cain Relating to certain functions of the comptroller of public accounts involving ad valorem taxation. To Committee on Education. SB 522 by Cain Relating to insurance coverage on certain rental vehicles and vehicle equipment. To Committee on Economic Development. SB 523 by Cain Relating to property tax exemptions for charitable organizations. To Committee on Finance. SB 524 by Moncrief Relating to the public disclosure of certain disciplinary actions of the State Board of Dental Examiners. To Committee on Health Services. SB 525 by Luna, Fraser, Shapleigh, Truan, Wentworth, Lucio Relating to compensation and benefits for members of the state military forces and their dependents. To Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations. SB 526 by Luna, Shapleigh, Truan, Lucio



	Relating to providing tuition payment assistance to certain members of the state military forces attending public institutions of higher education. To Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations. SB 527 by Shapiro Relating to execution and filing of an assumed name certificate; providing a penalty. To Committee on State Affairs. SB 528 by West Relating to the civil and criminal consequences of certain actions of a minor involving the acquisition, possession, or use of alcohol; providing penalties. To Committee on Criminal Justice. SB 529 by Haywood Relating to reporting and delivering unclaimed property to the comptroller. To Committee on State Affairs. SB 530 by Lindsay Relating to the premium tax on certain life, health, and accident insurance policies. To Committee on Economic Development. SB 531 by Haywood, Ratliff, Cain Relating to the adoption of the Red River Boundary Compact. To Committee on Border Affairs - Special. SB 532 by Ratliff Relating to the awarding of litigation costs in certain civil actions. To Subcommittee on Technology and Business Growth. SB 533 by Ratliff Relating to annual and special meetings and elections for water supply and sewer service corporations. To Committee on Natural Resources. SB 534 by Ratliff Relating to requiring citizenship as a prerequisite to obtaining a license from the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education. To Committee on Criminal Justice. SB 535 by Lindsay Relating to the effect of a municipal annexation on a school district located in an annexed area. To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations. SB 536 by Lindsay Relating to the provision of emergency services in an area that is annexed by, or becomes part of the extraterritorial jurisdiction of, a municipality. To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations. SB 537 by Cain Relating to agreements between the Texas Transportation Commission and the Texas Department of Transportation and regional tollway authorities and to the authority of regional tollway authorities to set prima facie speed limits on the authorities' turnpike projects. To Subcommittee on Infrastructure.



	SB 538 by Moncrief, Shapleigh, Barrientos, Haywood, Lindsay, Nelson, Shapiro Relating to a prohibition of discrimination in the determination of eligibility for employment, occupational licenses, and insurance coverage based on certain genetic information and to limitations on the use of that information. To Committee on Economic Development. SB 539 by Moncrief, Harris Relating to the transportation of certain persons requiring treatment for mental illness. To Committee on Health Services. SB 540 by Shapiro Relating to the purchase of attendance credits under the foundation school program. To Committee on Education. SB 541 by Shapiro Relating to the computation of school district property values for purposes of school finance. To Committee on Education. SB 542 by Madla Relating to the operation and management of local mental health and mental retardation authorities and community centers. To Committee on Health Services. SB 543 by Nixon Relating to a payment to a governmental entity by check. To Committee on State Affairs. SB 544 by Nixon Relating to allowing write-in votes in all elections. To Committee on State Affairs. SB 545 by Nixon Relating to disclosure of the terms of certain real property sales to certified real estate appraisers. To Committee on State Affairs. SB 546 by Nixon Relating to exempting a co-owner's interest in real property from seizure to satisfy the debts of another co-owner of real property. To Committee on Jurisprudence. SB 547 by Harris Relating to the classification of certain child support claims against the estate of a decedent. To Committee on Jurisprudence. SB 548 by Harris Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts composed of Tarrant County. To Committee on Jurisprudence. SB 549 by Haywood, Moncrief, Nixon, Harris, Zaffirini, Truan Relating to the oversight and operations of regional planning commissions and



	councils of governments. To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations. SJR 23 by Nixon Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. To Committee on Finance. MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE HOUSE CHAMBER Austin, Texas February 17, 1999 The Honorable President of the Senate Senate Chamber Austin, Texas Mr. President: I am directed by the House to inform the Senate that the House has taken the following action: THE HOUSE HAS PASSED THE FOLLOWING MEASURES: HCR 28, In memory of the Honorable Lester Clark. HCR 56, Commemorating the sesquicentennial of Austin College. HCR 67, Commemorating Law Enforcement Officer Recognition Week in Texas. HCR 84, Recognizing February 16-17, 1999, as El Paso Days at the Capitol. HCR 86, Commemorating the 76th Texas Legislature's Military Appreciation Day. SCR 19, Granting the Texas DeMolay Association permission to use the chambers of the senate and house of representatives on February 20 and 21, 1999, and February 19 and 20, 2000, for its legislative seminar. Respectfully, /s/Sharon Carter, Chief Clerk House of Representatives GUESTS PRESENTED Senator Armbrister was recognized and introduced to the Senate a delegation of citizens from Aransas County, accompanied by County Judge Bill Adams, Rockport Mayor Glenda Burdick, Diane Probst, Halley Adams, and Hillary Adams. The Senate welcomed its guests. GUESTS PRESENTED Senator Zaffirini was recognized and introduced to the Senate her sister, Celita Pappas Borchers, and Rafaela de la Garza of Mercy Regional Medical Center in



	Laredo. The Senate welcomed its guests. GUESTS PRESENTED Senator Cain was recognized and introduced to the Senate a group of students from Stafford Elementary School in Italy, Texas, accompanied by their teacher, Cheryl L. Allen. The Senate welcomed its guests. MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS SR 237 - by Fraser: In memory of Kevin Thomas Russell of Abilene. SR 239 - by Barrientos: In memory of Paul D. Hope of Austin. CONGRATULATORY RESOLUTIONS SR 229 - by Armbrister: Congratulating the Rockport-Fulton High School Choir. SR 230 - by Ellis: Congratulating John W. Overstreet, M.D., F.A.C.S., of Houston. SR 231 - by Lindsay: Congratulating Sean Andrew Harper of Houston. SR 232 - by Lindsay: Congratulating Brian James Hebert of Katy. SR 233 - by Barrientos: Congratulating Sheri Soltes Henderson of Austin and Texas Hearing and Service Dogs, Incorporated. SR 234 - by Carona, Ellis: Commending the Caring for Children Foundation of Texas, Incorporated. SR 236 - by Fraser: Congratulating Dr. Sidney Earle Isdale of Killeen. SR 238 - by Fraser: Congratulating Derek Neil Tarnow of Temple. SR 240 - by Wentworth: Congratulating Pat Atteberry of San Angelo. SR 241 - by Whitmire: Congratulating Beulah Ann Shepard of Houston. SR 242 - by Whitmire: Congratulating Mark Anthony Wilson of Baytown. HCR 56 - (Haywood): Commemorating the sesquicentennial of Austin College. HCR 86 - (Truan): Commemorating the 76th Texas Legislature's Military Appreciation Day. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION HCR 84 - (Shapleigh): Recognizing February 16-17, 1999, as El Paso Days at the Capitol. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Senator Truan, the Senate at 10:50 a.m. adjourned, in memory of Terry Royce Griffin of Dallas and the Honorable Lester Clark of Breckenridge,



	until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow. APPENDIX COMMITTEE REPORTS The following committee reports were received by the Senate: February 17, 1999 HUMAN SERVICES - SB 17, SB 397 In Memory of Lester Clark Senator Fraser offered the following resolution: (House Concurrent Resolution 28) WHEREAS, The family and many friends of the Honorable Lester Clark were greatly saddened by his passing on February 1, 1998, at the age of 81,



	and we join them in mourning the loss of this notable Texan; and WHEREAS, Born October 5, 1916, in Abilene, Mr. Clark moved to Breckenridge with his family at the age of five, and over the course of his lifetime he distinguished himself as one of that community's most prominent citizens; and WHEREAS, After graduating from Breckenridge High School, he attended Southwestern University, and on receiving his bachelor's degree in 1935 he returned to his hometown, where he worked for an attorney and taught school before becoming involved in the oil and gas industry; and WHEREAS, He entered political life in 1939 as a member of the Texas Legislature, and he served the citizens of Stephens and Palo Pinto counties with the utmost distinction during his three terms in the state's House of Representatives; and WHEREAS, On March 14, 1941, he married Virginia Dye, and they enjoyed a union that continued to grow in mutual affection, devotion, and respect until his passing; and WHEREAS, During his long and successful career as a businessman, Mr. Clark worked with a number of firms; the founder of Ibex Company, he also served as president of the Graridge Corporation and chaired the boards of the Petroleum Corporation of Texas, Breck Operating Corporation, and States, Inc.; and WHEREAS, A vital and valued member of the community, he served as an advisory director of the Small Business Administration and as director of both the Breckenridge Industrial Foundation and the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce, also serving as the latter organization's president; and WHEREAS, Well known as a steadfast advocate of learning and the arts, this fine gentleman was founder and president of the Breckenridge Library and Fine Arts Foundation and was a director of the Swenson Memorial Museum, in addition to having served as vice chairman of the Lamar State College of Technology Board of Regents and the Board of Trustees of Texas Christian University; and WHEREAS, The high esteem in which Mr. Clark was held by his community is aptly reflected in the many honors he was accorded, for he was twice named Citizen of the Year by the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce and was also a recipient of the Distinguished Citizen Award; a leader in his chosen profession, he was presented with the Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association's Distinguished Service Award as well as the West Central Texas Oil and Gas Association's Wildcatter Award; and WHEREAS, He drew spiritual strength and sustenance from his association with St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, where he served as senior warden of the Church Vestry, and he was a familiar and welcome presence among his fellow worshipers; and WHEREAS, Mr. Clark took great pride in his large and loving family, and he and Mrs. Clark welcomed the arrival of each new member of the family with renewed delight; and WHEREAS, Throughout the course of his lifetime, Lester Clark was



	widely known as a businessman of ability and integrity, a dedicated public servant, and an indispensable asset to his community; though he will be deeply missed, his spirit will surely live on for many years to come in the hearts of all those whose lives he touched; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby pay tribute to the life of the Honorable Lester Clark and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Virginia Dye Clark; to his children and their spouses, Sara Clark Armstrong and Robert Armstrong, G. Eddie Clark and Sara Clark, and David Clark and Lyn Clark; to his grandchildren and their spouses, Clark Armstrong, Kyle Armstrong, Elizabeth and Greg Walsh, Catherine and Karl Chiao, Courtney and Mike Grigsby, and Barrett Dye and Dawn Clark; and to his great-grandchildren Catherine Walsh and Avery Chiao; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of Lester Clark. The resolution was read. On motion of Senator Truan and by unanimous consent, the names of the Lieutenant Governor and Senators were added to the resolution as signers thereof. On motion of Senator Fraser and by unanimous consent, the resolution was considered immediately and was adopted by a rising vote of the Senate. Senator Fraser was recognized and introduced to the Senate family members of Lester Clark: his wife, Virginia, his children, and his grandchildren. The Senate welcomed its guests and extended its condolences.