R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Rick Schafer has been named the 1996 Citizen of the 1-2 Year by the Oak Hill Business and Professional Association (OHBPA), 1-3 and this singular distinction is deserving of special recognition; 1-4 and 1-5 WHEREAS, A resident of Austin since 1983, Mr. Schafer has 1-6 been a welcome presence on OHBPA's board of directors, and served 1-7 as the organization's president in 1995; and 1-8 WHEREAS, He was also instrumental in gaining local support 1-9 for completion of Highway 290, and was appointed to a task force on 1-10 this issue by State Senator Gonzalo Barrientos; and 1-11 WHEREAS, A keen sports enthusiast, Mr. Schafer has lent his 1-12 time and talent to a number of worthy recreational endeavors, 1-13 including the Oak Hill Optimists baseball program and the Oak Hill 1-14 Youth Sports Association, and he is also a vice president of the 1-15 Bowie High School Booster Club, which works to raise funds for the 1-16 school's athletic teams; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Mr. Schafer derives great joy and satisfaction from 1-18 his close-knit family, and he and his wife Beth take great pride in 1-19 their children, Stephanie, Richie, and Taylor; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Rick Schafer has distinguished himself as a vital 1-21 and valued member of the community, and it is indeed appropriate at 1-22 this time to recognize him for his many accomplishments; now, 1-23 therefore, be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-1 Legislature hereby congratulate Rick Schafer on being named the 2-2 1996 Citizen of the Year by the Oak Hill Business and Professional 2-3 Association and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued 2-4 success and happiness in the years to come; and, be it further 2-5 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-6 prepared for Mr. Schafer as an expression of high regard by the 2-7 Texas House of Representatives. Greenberg _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1167 was adopted by the House on May 30, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House