R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, Frankie Grimmett has consistently devoted his time

 1-2     and energies to the betterment of his community; and

 1-3           WHEREAS, This inspirational individual is a graduate of

 1-4     Snyder High School, where he demonstrated exceptional athletic

 1-5     ability in football and basketball; for his efforts he was voted to

 1-6     the all-district football team for three years and also was

 1-7     honorable mention all-district in basketball; and

 1-8           WHEREAS, He continued his academic and athletic excellence as

 1-9     a scholarship student at Texas Christian University, earning

1-10     accolades as most valuable squadman in 1969 and most valuable

1-11     offensive lineman in 1970 before receiving his degree in business

1-12     in 1972; and

1-13           WHEREAS, Returning to Snyder after completing his higher

1-14     education, Mr. Grimmett brought his unique abilities and tireless

1-15     work ethic to bear as a guiding force at Grimmett Bros., Inc.,

1-16     where he has worked for more than two decades; during that time he

1-17     has labored ceaselessly to improve conditions within his community;

1-18     and

1-19           WHEREAS, Mr. Grimmett has recently devoted his time and

1-20     energies to the much-needed renovation of baseball fields in Towle

1-21     Park; he also is actively involved as a coach in the Snyder Little

1-22     League program and served as All-Star Little League coach in 1994;

1-23     and

1-24           WHEREAS, In honor of his many civic contributions,

 2-1     Mr. Grimmett was designated as a recipient of the Hometown Spirit

 2-2     Award by the Snyder National Bank and also received the Bill Vestal

 2-3     Mayor Award for community development from the chamber of commerce;

 2-4     and

 2-5           WHEREAS, Mr. Grimmett has been supported in all his many

 2-6     endeavors by his wife, Patty, a volleyball and track coach at

 2-7     Snyder High School, and his son, Matthew; and

 2-8           WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Frankie Grimmett has sought to

 2-9     ensure a brighter future for all those within his community, and

2-10     his many exceptional achievements as a volunteer are indeed worthy

2-11     of special praise and recognition; now, therefore, be it

2-12           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas

2-13     Legislature hereby commend Frankie Grimmett for his many notable

2-14     contributions to the betterment of his community and extend best

2-15     wishes to him for continued success in the future; and, be it

2-16     further

2-17           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

2-18     prepared for Mr. Grimmett as an expression of high regard by the

2-19     Texas House of Representatives.

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 423 was adopted by the House on April

         11, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House