R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor

 1-2     Ian Charles Simpson on his designation as Lucky Lady Oil Company

 1-3     Driver of the Year for 1996; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, A resident of Flower Mound, Mr. Simpson is the

 1-5     senior driver on the night shift for Lucky Lady, and his driving

 1-6     ability and leadership have earned him the respect and admiration

 1-7     of his peers; and

 1-8           WHEREAS, This highly motivated individual began his career in

 1-9     the fuel transportation business in 1982; he joined the staff at

1-10     Lucky Lady in 1990, and his exceptional efforts earned him Driver

1-11     of the Year honors at the close of his first year with the company;

1-12     and

1-13           WHEREAS, He is supported in all his endeavors by his devoted

1-14     wife, Frances, and he is also a source of great pride to his

1-15     seven-year-old daughter, Amanda; and

1-16           WHEREAS, The transportation of fuel is a vital aspect of the

1-17     petroleum industry, and by setting standards of safety and

1-18     responsibility to which all in his profession can aspire, Ian

1-19     Charles Simpson has indeed performed a valuable service for his

1-20     company, state, and fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it

1-21           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

1-22     Legislature hereby congratulate Ian Charles Simpson on being named

1-23     Lucky Lady Oil Company Driver of the Year for 1996 and extend to

1-24     him best wishes for continued success in the future; and, be it

 2-1     further

 2-2           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 2-3     prepared for Mr. Simpson as an expression of high regard by the

 2-4     Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                      Palmer

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 314 was adopted by the House on March

         10, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House