H.R. No. 893 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Samuel Bier, a gentleman and a leader, has served 1-2 his country, his state, his comrades, his community, his family, 1-3 and his friends for well over half a century; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Despite having been captured and held as a 1-5 prisoner-of-war during World War II, he continued to honorably 1-6 serve his country in the Korean and Vietnam conflicts, rising to 1-7 the rank of lieutenant colonel before retiring from the military 1-8 and continuing his service in other ways; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Mr. Bier has served his state for a decade as 1-10 chairman of the Texas Veterans Commission, where his wise and 1-11 understanding leadership has guided the development and 1-12 implementation of programs that benefit Texas' 1.8 million 1-13 veterans; and 1-14 WHEREAS, He has served his comrades in leadership positions 1-15 in the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, American 1-16 Ex-Prisoners of War, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and other 1-17 veterans organizations as commander, legislative director, and 1-18 active member; and 1-19 WHEREAS, He has served in the community as a volunteer for 1-20 many church, civic, and social activities, as well as working twice 1-21 a week as a volunteer in a veterans' hospital; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Along with his dedication to veterans issues, this 1-23 fine gentleman is above all else deeply devoted to his wife, Ruth 2-1 Bier, and to his son, Ronald Bier; and 2-2 WHEREAS, A man of rare strength and spirit, Samuel Bier has 2-3 constantly displayed an uncommon dedication to the veterans of our 2-4 state and to the ideals of freedom and democracy they have sworn to 2-5 protect; his extraordinary contributions have enhanced the lives of 2-6 countless Texas veterans and he is indeed worthy of our highest 2-7 praise and recognition for his continuing accomplishments in this 2-8 regard; now, therefore, be it 2-9 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 2-10 Legislature, Regular Session, hereby commend Samuel Bier for his 2-11 exemplary contributions to the veterans of this state and extend 2-12 our sincere gratitude for his many fine achievements on their 2-13 behalf; and, be it further 2-14 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-15 prepared for Mr. Bier as an expression of highest esteem from the 2-16 Texas House of Representatives. 2-17 Thompson of Tarrant 2-18 Willis 2-19 Thompson of Tarrant