By Clark H.R. No. 448 75R8192 JTR-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Robert Varney "Bob" King has for many years given 1-2 freely of his time and talents to his adopted hometown of 1-3 Whitesboro, and it is indeed appropriate at this time to recognize 1-4 his outstanding efforts in behalf of the community; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Since 1985, Mr. King has been a loyal member of the 1-6 Edmund Terrill Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, and 1-7 soon after his induction, he hit upon the idea of generating 1-8 revenue for the organization through the collection and recycling 1-9 of aluminum cans; and 1-10 WHEREAS, The funds raised in this innovative fashion were 1-11 soon substantial enough to be set aside as a scholarship fund, and 1-12 in 1991 the chapter officially designated this worthy endeavor the 1-13 Robert Varney King Scholarship Program; since that time the fund 1-14 has continued to grow and flourish, and over the years, Mr. King's 1-15 can collection efforts, aided and abetted by his wife, Edna, have 1-16 added more than $6,000 to the organization's coffers; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Mr. King's contributions to the chapter are not 1-18 limited to his fund-raising work; he served his compatriots in the 1-19 capacity of chaplain for many years, and he was instrumental in 1-20 opening the group's meetings to the participation of women; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Residents of the Lone Star State are known 1-22 throughout the world for their resourcefulness and generosity of 1-23 spirit, and through his mutually beneficial association with the 1-24 Edmund Terrill Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, Bob 2-1 King has aptly embodied these typically Texan traits; now, 2-2 therefore, be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-4 Legislature hereby honor Robert Varney "Bob" King for his many 2-5 contributions to his community and extend to him sincere best 2-6 wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-8 prepared for Mr. King as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-9 House of Representatives. 2-10