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.
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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