Sam Chase

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Term Expires: May 2009

Contact information
Sam J. Chase
Law Offices of Sam J. Chase, P.C.
100 Chestnut Street Suite 208
P.O. Box 726
Abilene , Texas 79602
Phone (325) 673-3745
FAX ( 325) 677-1408
E-Mail: sam.chase@abilenetx.com

Vision for Abilene
* I want Abilene to be a place with higher paying jobs and opportunities where our children and grandchildren can afford to live here and enjoy our wonderful quality of life

* Where thousands of people traveling I-20 see Abilene as a City of dynamic growth and economic activity driven by our friendly atmosphere that welcomes and encourages new ideas and development, cultural and recreational choices and a quality of life full of economic opportunity for all of our citizens, in addition to being a great place to visit - a truly friendly frontier

* To reach our Vision for Abilene, we must become more user friendly at City Hall; reprioritize our job creation efforts; expect accountability for performance and effectiveness on every economic initiative

* Help local business and Dyess grow and expand as much as we help out of towners to relocate

* Improve our streets and communication infrastructure

* Find solutions to our water issues-availability, flooding, detention and conservation

* Improve our position as a regional medical and education center

* Provide careful oversight of the Comprehensive Plan to make certain its implementation is realistic, flexible, and encourages a common sense approach to incentivize infill and downtown development

* Seek creative ways to enhance our lakes, parks, recreational and cultural activities to attract and retain skilled employees, professionals, students, military personnel and those looking for a great place to live, work or retire, while being fiscally conservative in providing the services our citizens expect and deserve.

Profession
Attorney at Law Licensed 1972 - State and Federal Courts
Full service legal practice focusing on business and estate planning, transactions and litigation

Education
Abilene Independent School District- Graduated Abilene High, 1965
Texas Tech University - BBA 1969
Texas Tech University School of Law- Doctor of Jurisprudence 1972

Community Activities

Former & Current Member Boards & Committees

• American Cancer Society-
       Crusade Chairman/Golf
       Tournament Chairman/Dist Rep
• Abilene Chamber of Commerce -
       Legislative Affairs Committee;
       Small Business Council
• Abilene, City Of
       Long Range Community
       Needs Planning
       Development Corp of Abilene-
       Co Chairman Organizational
       Articles & By Law Committee
       Metropolitan Planning Board
• Abilene Conventions and Visitors
       Bureau
• Abilene High Booster Club - V.P.
• Abilene Jr/Sr League- BOD & Coach
• Abilene Preservation League Board
       and Grace Cultural Center
       Steering Committee Board Member
• Abilene Youth Sports Authority - V.P.
• American Institute of Parliamentarians
• American Red Cross
• Boys Club of Abilene - V.P.
• Big Country Soccer- Coach
• Crime Stoppers -Governor
       Appointed- Texas Advisory
       Council Vice Chairman
          Abilene Crime Stoppers -
          Board of Directors
• Ft. Phantom Lake Association - Pres.
• John Ben Shepperd Public
       Leadership Forum Institute &
       Foundation Chairman
• Key City Little League- VP & Coach
• Leadership Abilene- Graduate,
       Steering Committee, Education
       Program Director
• Pastoral Care and Counseling Center
• Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce-
       State President-#1 in Nation
• Texas Tech Alumni Association-State
       Director and Abilene President
• United States Junior Chamber of
       Commerce Foundation Vice
       Chairman
• United Way - Professional Division
       Chairman
• YMCA - Division Chairman

Professional Activities

• Abilene Association of Independent
       Business Owners- Officer/Director
• Abilene Bar Association-Law Day
       Chairman
• Abilene Young Lawyers Association -
       Board, President (Texas Award of
       Achievement);
• Interact of Abilene - Board, Pres.
• Texas Young Lawyers Association-
       State Board of Directors

Honors and Awards

• Texas Bar Foundation - Life Fellow
• United States Junior Chamber of
       Commerce
            Hall of Leadership 2000
            Hall of Fame
            Frost Award as Number 1
       State President 1984
• Abilene Reporter-News Reader's
       Choice Award - Best Attorney - 3
       times
• Outstanding Young Lawyer of
       Abilene - 1984
• Who's Who Historical Society
• Legal Secretary Association-Boss of
       the Year

Hobbies and Interest
Bird Hunting & watching, Sailing, Youth Sports and Enjoying Sunsets at the lake

Personal
Born, Raised, Educated and maintained Business Career in Abilene
Spouse: Linda, Married 40 years
2 Children and 3 Grandchildren