R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Honorable Lloyd Perkins has been selected as 1-2 Citizen of the Year by the League of Women Voters, and this honor 1-3 is indeed deserving of special legislative recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A 1953 graduate of The University of Texas Law 1-5 School, Judge Perkins received this prestigious award at a luncheon 1-6 held in his honor by the members of the League of Women Voters; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Before his election as 59th State District Court 1-8 judge, this distinguished Texan served as the first judge for 1-9 Grayson County Court-at-Law No. 2; a longtime civic leader, his 1-10 many accomplishments include assisting in the formation of the 1-11 Child Guidance Clinic and helping to establish the Texoma Area 1-12 Center for Alcohol and Drug Abuse; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Judge Perkins has demonstrated remarkable integrity 1-14 as well as great dedication during his many years as a citizen of 1-15 Grayson County, and the members of this chamber are pleased to join 1-16 in honoring this noteworthy individual at this time; now, 1-17 therefore, be it 1-18 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-19 Legislature hereby congratulate the Honorable Lloyd Perkins on 1-20 being named Citizen of the Year by the League of Women Voters and 1-21 extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and 1-22 happiness in the years to come; and, be it further RESOLVED, 1-23 That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Judge 1-24 Perkins as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of 2-1 Representatives. Clark _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 587 was adopted by the House on April 25, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House