By Jackson H.R. No. 912 74R12811 SAJ-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor 1-2 Earl Tischofer for the many significant contributions he has made 1-3 to the Houston metropolitan area as executive director of the North 1-4 NASA Area Association of Realtors; and 1-5 WHEREAS, The association pursues several important 1-6 objectives, which include uniting those engaged in the branches of 1-7 the real estate profession, promoting and maintaining high 1-8 standards of professional conduct, uniting local realtors with 1-9 their peers at the state and national levels, and designating 1-10 accredited realtors; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Mr. Tischofer has earned a well-deserved reputation 1-12 throughout the real estate profession as a nationally recognized 1-13 educator, trainer, and speaker, and he previously distinguished 1-14 himself as director of education and training for the San Antonio 1-15 Board of Realtors; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Mr. Tischofer has continued to work for the 1-17 betterment of his profession as a trained mediator, and he has 1-18 offered wise and thoughtful guidance to countless parties as a 1-19 senior member of the National Academy of Conciliators; and 1-20 WHEREAS, A man of many talents and interests, he also is an 1-21 accomplished athlete; as a college student he was an 1-22 internationally ranked gymnast and nationally ranked volleyball 1-23 player, and he represented this country in the first Pan American 1-24 Games in both sports; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Mr. Tischofer enjoys a full and active life, and he 2-2 makes time in his busy schedule to enjoy his favorite leisure time 2-3 pursuits, which include fishing, reading, and following sports 2-4 events; throughout his many endeavors, he has enjoyed the love and 2-5 support of his gracious wife, Patsy; and 2-6 WHEREAS, Mr. Tischofer is an outstanding individual who has 2-7 left an indelible mark on his community as a real estate 2-8 professional, and he is indeed deserving of special praise and 2-9 recognition for his numerous accomplishments; now, therefore, be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-11 Legislature hereby honor Earl Tischofer for the many significant 2-12 contributions he has made to the Houston metropolitan area and wish 2-13 him continued success in all his future endeavors; and, be it 2-14 further 2-15 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-16 prepared for Mr. Tischofer as an expression of high regard by the 2-17 Texas House of Representatives.