H.R. No. 531
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, Humor is a significant unifying element in our
    1-2  society that draws together citizens from diverse ethnic,
    1-3  religious, and economic backgrounds in the midst of even the most
    1-4  trying of circumstances, and those who employ humor in the course
    1-5  of their lives each day are to be commended for their refreshing
    1-6  outlook on the world; and
    1-7        WHEREAS, Civic leaders, elected and appointed officials, and
    1-8  other public speakers who deliver their messages with humor and wit
    1-9  invite humanity to "lighten up" by putting things into perspective
   1-10  and, in doing so, use laughter to help us confront the ever-present
   1-11  woes of society; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, Charles A. Cass, a professional auctioneer and the
   1-13  founding executive director of the Central Texas Council of
   1-14  Governments, is a fine example of one such speaker; with his
   1-15  special talent for tickling the funny bones of those he addresses
   1-16  throughout the state, he has bestowed happiness on many, inspiring
   1-17  them to see the lighter aspects of everyday life; and
   1-18        WHEREAS, Humor abounds in languages and cultures throughout
   1-19  the world and is the common thread that will forever endure in
   1-20  society as a special gift to those who are its recipients; the
   1-21  State of Texas has been blessed with many fine humorists over the
   1-22  course of its rich history who are indeed deserving of special
   1-23  recognition and praise for their ability to brighten the lives of
   1-24  those around them; now, therefore, be it
    2-1        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
    2-2  Legislature hereby commend the state's many talented public
    2-3  speakers and humorists for their outstanding contributions to the
    2-4  happiness of citizens throughout the Lone Star State; and, be it
    2-5  further
    2-6        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
    2-7  prepared for Charles A. Cass as an expression of high regard by the
    2-8  Texas House of Representatives.
    2-9  Texas House of Representatives.
   2-10                                                             Erickson
   2-11                                                      H.R. No. 531
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   2-13                                            Speaker of the House
   2-14        I certify that H.R. No. 531 was adopted by the House on April
   2-15  13, 1993, by a non-record vote.
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   2-17                                          Chief Clerk of the House