R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On May 8, 1997, J. Paul Turner, an esteemed resident 1-2 of the Sweetwater community, reaches a significant milestone in a 1-3 full and generous life when he celebrates his 90th birthday; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A native of Mitchell County, he was born to J. W. 1-5 and Lela Turner on May 8, 1907; he wed the lovely Geraldine 1-6 Bradshaw in Roby in 1940, and the couple nurtured a deeply 1-7 fulfilling union until her passing in 1991; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Mr. Turner is a lifelong rancher who raised 1-9 registered Hereford show cattle; he has resided in Nolan County for 1-10 the past 53 years and has helped to make the Sweetwater community a 1-11 better place in which to live, work, and rear a family through his 1-12 active involvement in civic affairs; and 1-13 WHEREAS, This fine gentleman has graciously loaned his 1-14 impressive personal Winchester collection for lifetime display at 1-15 the Nolan County Courthouse for the enjoyment of his fellow 1-16 citizens, and his outstanding efforts in behalf of others 1-17 throughout the years have earned him the heartfelt gratitude of the 1-18 community; and 1-19 WHEREAS, During his long and productive life, Paul Turner has 1-20 brought great joy and happiness to the countless people whose lives 1-21 he has touched; he indeed merits special legislative recognition as 1-22 he celebrates his special day; now, therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-24 Legislature hereby congratulate J. Paul Turner on the occasion of 2-1 his 90th birthday and extend to him warmest best wishes for 2-2 continued good fortune and happiness; and, be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-4 prepared for Mr. Turner as an expression of high regard by the 2-5 Texas House of Representatives. Walker _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 801 was adopted by the House on May 5, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House