By Brimer                                               H.R. No. 34
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                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, January 23, 1995, marks a significant milestone in
    1-2  the life of Winston Epting, for on that day he will celebrate the
    1-3  momentous occasion of his 80th birthday; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, A native Texan, Mr. Epting has a great deal in
    1-5  common with another native son, Willie Nelson, as both were born in
    1-6  the community of Abbott, love country music, and enjoy dressing in
    1-7  western attire; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, In 1942, Mr. Epting left the bright lights of Abbott
    1-9  to move to Houston, where he enjoyed a rewarding career as a valued
   1-10  employee of Halliburton for a quarter of a century; and
   1-11        WHEREAS, During his full and generous life, this fine
   1-12  gentleman has enjoyed the love and support of his devoted wife of
   1-13  58 years, Lorene, and their marriage was blessed by the birth of
   1-14  two daughters, Cecile Arnett and Sue Grant, who have in turn
   1-15  presented their parents with three beloved granddaughters, Tori
   1-16  Detwiler, Tina Maywald, and Robin Flores; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, In recent years, their close-knit family has
   1-18  continued to grow, and today the Eptings enjoy the company of six
   1-19  great-grandchildren, Joshua, Ben, and Rachel Detwiler, Lauren and
   1-20  Taylor Flores, and Zachary Maywald; and
   1-21         WHEREAS, At 80 years old, this spry octogenarian still lives
   1-22  life to the fullest, remaining an avid sports enthusiast, a loving
   1-23  husband, father, and grandparent, and a trusted friend to all who
   1-24  are privileged to know him; on the occasion of his birthday, it is
    2-1  indeed fitting that we recognize this remarkable gentleman for the
    2-2  joy and happiness he has brought to so many people throughout his
    2-3  lifetime; now, therefore, be it
    2-4        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
    2-5  Legislature hereby pay tribute to Winston Epting and extend warmest
    2-6  congratulations to him on the occasion of his 80th birthday; and,
    2-7  be it further
    2-8        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
    2-9  prepared for Mr. Epting as an expression of high regard by the
   2-10  Texas House of Representatives.