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. Counts _______________________________ 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. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House