By Turner of Coleman                                  H.R. No. 1234

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                                 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.