R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, H. L. Yoh, Jr., has demonstrated exemplary

 1-2     allegiance to the State of Texas through his outstanding service as

 1-3     chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Day &

 1-4     Zimmermann, Inc.; and

 1-5           WHEREAS, The dedication and commitment of this noteworthy

 1-6     gentleman have inspired countless individuals to aim higher in

 1-7     their pursuit of the total quality management goal, and his

 1-8     tireless efforts to meet new management challenges have helped to

 1-9     foster increased respect for the management profession; and

1-10           WHEREAS, Although the numerous positive traits exhibited by

1-11     Mr. Yoh would seem to indicate a proper Texas upbringing, it is

1-12     nonetheless true that, due to circumstances beyond his control, he

1-13     was forced to begin his life outside the friendly confines of the

1-14     Lone Star State; for this reason, the members of this chamber seek

1-15     to rectify this grievous error that has caused him to pass the

1-16     majority of his life without the benefits of Texas citizenship; and

1-17           WHEREAS, H. L. Yoh, Jr., has maintained the highest standards

1-18     of excellence and professionalism throughout his distinguished

1-19     tenure with Day & Zimmermann, Inc., and the Texas House of

1-20     Representatives is proud to bestow this unique honor on him at this

1-21     time; now, therefore, be it

1-22           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

1-23     Legislature hereby declare H. L. Yoh, Jr., to be an Honorary Texan

1-24     with all the privileges and perquisites accorded those individuals

 2-1     actually born on our state's hallowed soil; and, be it further

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

 2-3     prepared for Mr. Yoh as formal proof of his new status.

                                                                     Telford

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 609 was adopted by the House on April

         29, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House