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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Richard Max Callahan of Canton is achieving his goal |
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of visiting all 63 U.S. national parks by traveling to the last park |
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on his list, National Park of American Samoa, on May 25, 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Canton, Max Callahan has |
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enjoyed experiencing the many natural wonders of regions across the |
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United States, and some of his favorite national parks include |
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Yosemite, Zion, Glacier, and Acadia; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Callahan is a former educator and administrator |
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for the Canton Independent School District, where he worked as a |
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social studies and history teacher at Canton Junior High School for |
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many years; he also served as principal of Canton Junior High from |
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1985 to 2000, and he led Canton High School from 2000 to 2008 and |
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again in fall 2013; he holds bachelor's and master's degrees from |
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East Texas State University; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Callahan benefits from the |
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love and support of his wife, Marilyn, and he takes great pride in |
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his daughters, Lauren and Erin, and grandsons, Miles and Owen; and |
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WHEREAS, The establishment and preservation of the U.S. |
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national parks have allowed generations of Americans to explore and |
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appreciate the natural splendor of our country, and Max Callahan is |
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to be commended for the patriotism and dedication he has |
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demonstrated in taking full advantage of all that these treasured |
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landmarks have to offer; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Richard Max Callahan on achieving |
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his goal of visiting all 63 U.S. national parks and extend to him |
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sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Callahan as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |