R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Charles Richard "C. R." Walser celebrated his 109th 1-2 birthday on March 26, 1997, and to his relatives and many friends, 1-3 this event was truly a joyous and memorable occasion; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A native of Montague County, Mr. Walser came to 1-5 Hereford and Deaf Smith County by wagon in 1917; he was a farmer by 1-6 profession, and for 37 years he grew a variety of crops on land he 1-7 co-owned with his brother before moving into town with his family 1-8 in 1954; and 1-9 WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan is highly regarded for his sharp 1-10 memory and keen sense of humor, and for many years he has greatly 1-11 enjoyed visiting with his friends at the local Dairy Queen; and 1-12 WHEREAS, During his long and productive life, C. R. Walser 1-13 has brought great joy and happiness to the countless people whose 1-14 lives he has touched, and it gives the members of this chamber 1-15 great pleasure to recognize him at this time; now, therefore, be it 1-16 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-17 Legislature hereby honor Charles Richard "C. R." Walser and extend 1-18 warmest congratulations to this fine gentleman on the occasion of 1-19 his 109th birthday; and, be it further 1-20 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-21 prepared for Mr. Walser as an expression of high regard by the 1-22 Texas House of Representatives. Smithee _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 630 was adopted by the House on May 10, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House