H.R. No. 300 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Elton Hubenak retired as manager of the Woodson 1-2 Lumber Company on December 31, 1992, drawing to a close nearly four 1-3 decades of outstanding service to his local community; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of the small town of Snook in 1-5 rural Burleson County, Mr. Hubenak has enjoyed building and working 1-6 with wood since he was a young boy, and in high school, honed his 1-7 carpentry skills constructing barns and houses with his uncle; and 1-8 WHEREAS, After graduating from high school, Mr. Hubenak 1-9 worked at farming and ranching before joining the Woodson Lumber 1-10 Company at the age of 24; raised to appreciate the land, he 1-11 maintains an avid interest in agriculture and plans to devote more 1-12 time to his cow and calf operation with his retirement from the 1-13 lumber company; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Originally hired as a clerk at Woodson Lumber, he 1-15 assumed his ever-increasing responsibilities at the company over 1-16 the years with characteristic enthusiasm and competence; as 1-17 manager, he has enjoyed a successful and rewarding tenure presiding 1-18 over this popular company where his father was once a customer and 1-19 which has become a familiar fixture on the local scene; and 1-20 WHEREAS, A devoted family man, Mr. Hubenak is looking forward 1-21 to spending more time with his wife, Betty, and their large and 1-22 loving family, which has grown to include seven grandchildren; and 1-23 WHEREAS, An exceptionally hardworking, knowledgeable, and 1-24 well-liked individual, this remarkable man has earned the lasting 2-1 respect and friendship of his many friends, customers, and 2-2 coworkers and is a cherished member of this close-knit community; 2-3 on the occasion of his retirement, it is indeed fitting that he 2-4 receive special legislative recognition for his many contributions 2-5 to others during his long career; now, therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 2-7 Legislature hereby commend Elton Hubenak for his outstanding 2-8 38-year tenure with the Woodson Lumber Company and extend best 2-9 wishes for his continued success and happiness in retirement; and, 2-10 be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-12 prepared for him as an expression of high regard by the Texas House 2-13 of Representatives. 2-14 of Representatives. 2-15 Kubiak 2-16 H.R. No. 300 2-17 _______________________________ 2-18 Speaker of the House 2-19 I certify that H.R. No. 300 was adopted by the House on March 2-20 11, 1993, by a non-record vote. 2-21 _______________________________ 2-22 Chief Clerk of the House