Bill Text: TX SR424 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Nash McDowell Phillips of Austin.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: (Passed) 2011-03-02 - Reported enrolled [SR424 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-SR424-Enrolled.html
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| In Memory | ||
| of | ||
| Nash McDowell Phillips | ||
| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the | ||
| citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Nash McDowell | ||
| Phillips, who died February 7, 2011, at the age of 90; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A legend in the housing industry, Nash McDowell | ||
| Phillips built more than 80,000 homes over the course of his | ||
| career, leaving a lasting mark on communities throughout the | ||
| country; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Born November 28, 1920, Nash Phillips served in | ||
| the United States Navy during World War II as a member of Fleet | ||
| Air Wing 12 in the North Atlantic; he was a graduate of The | ||
| University of Texas, where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma | ||
| fraternity; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Following his military service, Mr. Phillips, | ||
| along with partner Clyde Copus, founded Nash Phillips Copus | ||
| Company, which became one of the nation's largest private home | ||
| builders; at its peak, it had operations in Austin, Dallas, | ||
| San Antonio, Houston, and Phoenix; the company was named Builder | ||
| of the Year in 1984 and was later inducted into the Texas Housing | ||
| Hall of Honor in 2009; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Resilient and strong-minded, Mr. Phillips went on | ||
| to create Wilshire Homes in 1991; he served as a mentor and | ||
| inspiration to many who pursued a career in the home-building | ||
| industry; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and foresight, he gave | ||
| generously to others, and his wisdom, kindness, 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, 82nd | ||
| Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved | ||
| family of Nash McDowell Phillips; 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 Nash McDowell Phillips. | ||
| Watson | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on March 2, 2011, by a | ||
| rising vote. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
