R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On May 29, 1997, the family and many friends of 1-2 Walter Hall will gather in Walter Hall Park Pavilion to celebrate 1-3 his 90th birthday, and this festive occasion is truly worthy of 1-4 special praise and recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Hosted by the League City Garden Club and by 1-6 Mr. Hall's sons, this memorable event will also serve as a 1-7 fund-raiser for Helen's Garden, a garden park named for Mr. Hall's 1-8 late wife and nestled in the heart of League City's charming 1-9 historical district; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Mr. Hall is well known for his love of his community 1-11 and his generosity of spirit, and these typically Texan traits are 1-12 aptly reflected by his offer to match all proceeds from the party 1-13 with a donation of his own; and 1-14 WHEREAS, By honoring Mr. Hall in this manner, his hosts will 1-15 not only pay tribute to a much-loved member of the community but 1-16 will also help to ensure that future generations may enjoy the 1-17 serene beauty of Helen's Garden, and this legacy is indeed a 1-18 fitting celebration of both Mr. Hall's life and that of his wife 1-19 Helen, in whose memory this garden was created; now, therefore, be 1-20 it 1-21 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-22 Legislature hereby honor Walter Hall on the memorable occasion of 1-23 his 90th birthday and extend to him sincere best wishes for 1-24 continued success and happiness; and, be it further 2-1 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-2 prepared for Mr. Hall as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-3 House of Representatives. Gray Eiland _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 970 was adopted by the House on May 16, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House