R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, Beverly Grant Harden is well known for his
1-2 outstanding service to the city of Llano, and his many achievements
1-3 are truly worthy of special recognition at this time; and
1-4 WHEREAS, A native Texan, Mr. Harden served in the United
1-5 States Army before settling in Llano and pursuing his career as a
1-6 mechanic, and since then he has distinguished himself as a vital
1-7 and valued member of the community; and
1-8 WHEREAS, Mr. Harden has served as chief of Llano's volunteer
1-9 fire department for many years, and his tenure in that post has
1-10 been characterized by his astute leadership and broad practical
1-11 knowledge; and
1-12 WHEREAS, He has also lent his energy and expertise to both
1-13 the Llano Community Center and the Llano Housing Authority as a
1-14 member of those organizations' boards, and his dedicated efforts in
1-15 these areas have greatly benefited his fellow citizens; and
1-16 WHEREAS, Famous for his generosity of spirit, Mr. Harden was
1-17 known to assist travelers with automotive problems and send them on
1-18 their way with no charge, and his open-hearted approach to friends
1-19 and strangers alike has endeared him to his many friends and
1-20 colleagues; and
1-21 WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Mr. Harden has drawn strength
1-22 and sustenance from his close-knit family, and he and his wife, the
1-23 former Melba Smith, take great pride in their children, Tim, Patti,
1-24 and Tony, and in their grandson Grant; and
2-1 WHEREAS, Beverly Grant Harden's life and work stand as
2-2 eloquent testimony to his stature in his hometown of Llano, and it
2-3 is indeed fitting to recognize him for his accomplishments; now,
2-4 therefore, be it
2-5 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas
2-6 Legislature hereby honor Beverly Grant Harden for his many
2-7 contributions to his fellow residents of the Lone Star State and
2-8 extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it
2-9 further
2-10 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-11 prepared for Mr. Harden as an expression of high regard by the
2-12 Texas House of Representatives.
Turner of Coleman
Laney Gutierrez Oliveira
Alexander Haggerty Olivo
Allen Hamric Palmer
Alvarado Hartnett Patterson
Averitt Hawley Pickett
Bailey Heflin Pitts
Berlanga Hernandez Place
Bonnen Hightower Price
Bosse Hilbert Puente
Brimer Hilderbran Rabuck
Burnam Hill Ramsay
Carter Hinojosa Rangel
Chavez Hirschi Raymond
Chisum Hochberg Reyna of Bexar
Christian Hodge Reyna of Dallas
Clark Holzheauser Rhodes
Coleman Horn Rodriguez
Cook Howard Roman
Corte Hunter Sadler
Counts Hupp Seaman
Crabb Isett Serna
Craddick Jackson Shields
Cuellar Janek Siebert
Culberson Jones of Lubbock Smith
Danburg Jones of Dallas Smithee
Davila Junell Solis
Davis Kamel Solomons
Delisi Keel Staples
Denny Keffer Stiles
Driver King Swinford
Dukes Krusee Talton
Dunnam Kubiak Telford
Dutton Kuempel Thompson
Edwards Lewis of Tarrant Tillery
Ehrhardt Lewis of Orange Torres
Eiland Longoria Turner of Coleman
Elkins Luna Turner of Harris
Farrar McCall Uher
Finnell McClendon Van de Putte
Flores McReynolds Walker
Gallego Madden West
Galloway Marchant Williams
Garcia Maxey Williamson
Giddings Merritt Wilson
Glaze Moffat Wise
Goodman Moreno Wohlgemuth
Goolsby Mowery Wolens
Gray Naishtat Woolley
Greenberg Nixon Yarbrough
Grusendorf Oakley Zbranek
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1234 was adopted by the House on May
29, 1997, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House