By Wise H.R. No. 872 75R13809 JTR-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On January 3, 1997, Marcelino Casas, Sr., retired 1-2 from his position with the United States Postal Service after 33 1-3 years of distinguished service to the federal government, and this 1-4 auspicious occasion is truly worthy of special praise and 1-5 recognition; and 1-6 WHEREAS, A vital and valued employee of the postal service, 1-7 Mr. Casas brought integrity and dignity to his many 1-8 responsibilities, and through his dedication to excellence he has 1-9 left a lasting legacy of professionalism in public service to his 1-10 colleagues; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Previous to his employment in the postal service, 1-12 Mr. Casas was employed by the United States Department of 1-13 Immigration, and his tenure there was characterized by the same 1-14 steadfast dependability and levelheadedness that he brings to all 1-15 his endeavors; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Mr. Casas has drawn strength 1-17 and sustenance from his large and loving family, and as he now 1-18 takes his well-deserved retirement he looks forward to the newfound 1-19 time they may enjoy together; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Marcelino Casas, Sr., has dedicated a lifetime to 1-21 public service, and it is indeed fitting at this time to recognize 1-22 him for his notable contributions to his fellow Americans; now, 1-23 therefore, be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-1 Legislature hereby honor Marcelino Casas, Sr., on the occasion of 2-2 his retirement and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued 2-3 success and happiness in the future; and, be it further 2-4 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-5 prepared for Mr. Casas as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-6 House of Representatives.