Tom Engibous, chief executive officer of their favorite company, brought words of encouragement to more than 1,300 Texas Instruments retirees and guests at the Oct. 10 patriotic party at the Dallas World Trade Center. “I wish I could tell you good news about the economy, but I can’t,” said Tom, TI chairman, president and CEO. “But don’t be discouraged. Greater opportunities are ahead. It’s just not this week.”