H.R. No. 835
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, Harlan Bruha is retiring from his position as
    1-2  director of the Angelo State University Small Business Development
    1-3  Center on July 31, 1995, bringing to a close an outstanding tenure
    1-4  in that capacity; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, A native of Wisconsin, Mr. Bruha earned his
    1-6  bachelor's degree at the University of Wisconsin and continued his
    1-7  higher education at Kent State University, where he attained his
    1-8  master's degree; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, He enlisted in the United States Air Force and
   1-10  served his nation with distinction for 25 years in such varied and
   1-11  demanding capacities as commander of the U.S. Air Force School of
   1-12  Cryptologic Sciences, chief of training for the U.S. Military
   1-13  Assistance Command in Thailand, and commander of the 6940th
   1-14  technical training group at Goodfellow Air Force Base; for his
   1-15  outstanding accomplishments while in the service, he was awarded 12
   1-16  decorations, including the Legion of Merit, and ascended to the
   1-17  rank of colonel; and
   1-18        WHEREAS, From 1977 to 1982 Mr. Bruha owned and operated the
   1-19  Colonel's Pipe Shop in San Angelo and brought to that enterprise
   1-20  the same dedication and professionalism that have been the hallmark
   1-21  of all his many efforts; and
   1-22        WHEREAS, In 1982 he joined the faculty of the business
   1-23  administration department at Angelo State University and became the
   1-24  director of the Angelo State University Small Business Institute,
    2-1  an organization that provides information, research, and direction
    2-2  to small businesses in the San Angelo area through analysis,
    2-3  technical assistance, and computer support; and
    2-4        WHEREAS, Mr. Bruha was instrumental in earning the Angelo
    2-5  State University Small Business Institute national recognition for
    2-6  its innovative case studies and, in recognition of his superb
    2-7  guidance and leadership, he was chosen to receive the Showcase
    2-8  Award by the Small Business Directors' Association; and
    2-9        WHEREAS, On the homefront, this fine gentleman has been
   2-10  supported in all his endeavors by his devoted wife, Carryole, and
   2-11  the couple are the proud parents of two sons; and
   2-12        WHEREAS, Mr. Bruha's sterling service to his community and
   2-13  nation has been a source of inspiration to all who have had the
   2-14  pleasure of knowing him, and he can indeed look back with
   2-15  tremendous pride and satisfaction on his many accomplishments; now,
   2-16  therefore, be it
   2-17        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   2-18  Legislature hereby commend Harlan Bruha for his exceptional
   2-19  contributions to his community as director of the Angelo State
   2-20  University Small Business Development Center and extend sincere
   2-21  best wishes to him for continued success and happiness in the
   2-22  future; and, be it further
   2-23        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-24  prepared for Mr. Bruha as an expression of high regard by the Texas
   2-25  House of Representatives.