R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, Jerry Lehman has demonstrated a deep commitment to

 1-2     the Kirby community throughout his years in public office, and his

 1-3     efforts are indeed worthy of special legislative recognition; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, A democratic form of government depends on the

 1-5     informed participation of its people, and foremost among the

 1-6     system's participants are those dedicated men and women who are

 1-7     willing to make the sacrifices necessary to take on the role of

 1-8     public servant; and

 1-9           WHEREAS, The demands of the electoral process are great, and

1-10     candidates may continually find their resolve threatened during the

1-11     many twists and turns of the campaign trail; yet the difficulty of

1-12     this process is rivalled only by its importance, for it is through

1-13     the vigorous and public debate about issues that the seeds of

1-14     progress are sown; and

1-15           WHEREAS, In once again taking on this difficult challenge,

1-16     Jerry Lehman has joined the proud tradition of citizen leadership

1-17     that has been our nation's trademark for more than two centuries,

1-18     and he can take justifiable pride in the role that he has played in

1-19     this noble legacy; now, therefore, be it

1-20           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

1-21     Legislature hereby commend Jerry Lehman for his exemplary civic

1-22     involvement and extend to him warmest best wishes for the future;

1-23     and, be it further

1-24           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 2-1     prepared for Mr. Lehman as an expression of high regard by the

 2-2     Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                   McClendon

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 1150 was unanimously adopted by a

         rising vote of the House on May 30, 1997.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House