By Smithee                                             H.R. No. 630

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                                 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.