R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, For many years, Robert L. Herndon of Aransas Pass 1-2 has committed himself to the service of both his country and his 1-3 community, and this notable Texan is truly deserving of special 1-4 praise at this time; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A veteran of the Korean War, Mr. Herndon achieved 1-6 the rank of sergeant in the United States Marine Corps and was the 1-7 recipient of the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service 1-8 Medal, the Korean Service Medal, and the United Nations Service 1-9 Medal; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Since leaving the Marines, Mr. Herndon has been a 1-11 vital and valued officer of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1-12 2932; the post's commander from 1963 to 1967 and post burial 1-13 commander since 1963, he has also served as post service officer 1-14 and VFW District Six inspector; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Mr. Herndon's many contributions to his hometown are 1-16 not limited to the VFW, and he is active in a number of other 1-17 organizations, including the Aransas Pass Rotary Club, the Aransas 1-18 Pass Lion's Club, and the Masonic Lodge; he is also a dedicated 1-19 member of First Baptist Church; and 1-20 WHEREAS, An enthusiastic amateur meteorologist, Mr. Herndon 1-21 is well known to his neighbors as "The Rain Man" for his long-term 1-22 project of recording and reporting weather conditions in Aransas 1-23 Pass and the Coastal Bend; and 1-24 WHEREAS, In gratitude for Mr. Herndon's outstanding efforts 2-1 in behalf of his neighbors and fellow veterans, Mayor Bill St. 2-2 Clair has declared February 15, 1997, Robert L. Herndon Day in 2-3 Aransas Pass, and this distinction offers an ideal opportunity to 2-4 recognize this remarkable gentleman; now, therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-6 Legislature hereby honor Robert L. Herndon for his lifetime of 2-7 service and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success 2-8 and happiness in the future; and, be it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-10 prepared for Mr. Herndon as an expression of high regard by the 2-11 Texas House of Representatives. Hawley _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 188 was adopted by the House on February 19, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House