R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The 90th birthday of a notable Texan is truly an 1-2 event worthy of special praise and recognition; on February 16, 1-3 1997, Joseph E. Lechler of McLennan County celebrated this 1-4 momentous milestone in his life, and we join his numerous friends 1-5 and admirers in wishing him many happy returns; and 1-6 WHEREAS, A native Texan, Mr. Lechler was born February 16, 1-7 1907, in Valley Mills, and as he grew to adulthood he witnessed the 1-8 many remarkable events that comprise this colorful era of Lone Star 1-9 history; and 1-10 WHEREAS, At the age of 17, Mr. Lechler went to work for 1-11 McLennan County, and his service to the county continued throughout 1-12 his life; elected to the commissioners court in 1950, he served 1-13 with distinction until his retirement in 1979; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Throughout his life and career, Joseph Lechler has 1-15 sought to make the world around him a better place, and it is 1-16 indeed fitting that he be recognized at this auspicious juncture in 1-17 his life; now, therefore, be it 1-18 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-19 Legislature hereby honor Joseph E. Lechler on the occasion of his 1-20 90th birthday and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued 1-21 success and happiness in the future; and, be it further 1-22 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-23 prepared for Mr. Lechler as an expression of high regard by the 1-24 Texas House of Representatives. Palmer _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 290 was adopted by the House on March 5, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House