HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, On May 23, 1997, E. James Bowles will be honored for 1-2 his many years of service with the American Association of Retired 1-3 Persons; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Mr. Bowles is a retired engineer and a graduate of 1-5 the Southern Methodist University School of Engineering and Applied 1-6 Science; before his retirement in 1977, he was president of 1-7 Dallas-based Bowles and Edens Company and served as vice president 1-8 of the supply division of CertainTeed Corporation in Valley Forge, 1-9 Pennsylvania; and 1-10 WHEREAS, A former president of the Texas Society of 1-11 Professional Engineers, Mr. Bowles is a registered professional 1-12 engineer in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas, and he 1-13 currently serves on the board of directors of the Senior Citizens 1-14 of Greater Dallas; he is a member of Highland Park United Methodist 1-15 Church and has spent the years following his retirement actively 1-16 promoting the concerns of people of all ages in regard to their 1-17 health, welfare, safety, and finances; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Mr. Bowles has been particularly diligent in behalf 1-19 of retired Americans, serving in a variety of capacities with many 1-20 organizations and associations that promote the rights of these 1-21 important citizens; this dedication and commitment to excellence 1-22 has earned him the respect and admiration of his peers, and it is 1-23 indeed a privilege to recognize him for his achievements at this 1-24 time; now, therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-2 hereby commend E. James Bowles for his longtime service with the 2-3 American Association of Retired Persons and extend to him sincere 2-4 best wishes for continued success and happiness in the future; and, 2-5 be it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-7 prepared for Mr. Bowles as an expression of high regard by the 2-8 Texas House of Representatives and Senate. Davis Goolsby _______________________________ _______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 240 was adopted by the House on May 16, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 240 was adopted by the Senate on May 22, 1997, by a viva-voce vote. _______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: _____________________ Date _____________________ Governor