R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, David Hammel, Robert Montgomery, and Bill Wade have 1-2 been elected to the Parker City Council, and it is indeed fitting 1-3 on this occasion to recognize their contributions to the community; 1-4 and 1-5 WHEREAS, Although from widely disparate backgrounds, these 1-6 notable Texans have in common a strong commitment to public 1-7 service, and the residents of Parker are fortunate indeed to have 1-8 secured their presence on the city council; and 1-9 WHEREAS, A veteran of the United States Air Force, Mr. Hammel 1-10 is currently the director for mining technology for Phillips Coal, 1-11 and he has previously lent his extensive analytical expertise to 1-12 the Collin County Planning Board; he and his wife Genie have lived 1-13 in Parker since 1983 and take great pride in their children Scott, 1-14 Kristen, and Lisa; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Robert Montgomery also brings a strong technical 1-16 background to the council, and he applies to his work as a computer 1-17 programmer the same keen intelligence and lively curiosity that 1-18 characterize all his endeavors; relative newcomers to Collin 1-19 County, he and his wife Rosemary have already established 1-20 themselves as valued neighbors, and Mr. Montgomery is a proud 1-21 member of the Parker Volunteer Fire Department; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Bill Wade is a highly respected veteran of Parker 1-23 city government, having first been elected to the council in 1972; 1-24 well known throughout the region as a top-flight furniture 2-1 appraiser and auctioneer, he is a charter member of the Texas 2-2 Auctioneer's Association Hall of Fame and was instrumental in 2-3 organizing and developing the Parker Volunteer Fire Department; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Citizen participation in the workings of government 2-5 is the cornerstone of the democratic process, and those Texans who 2-6 dedicate their time and talent to this vital work are truly 2-7 deserving of our gratitude and admiration; now, therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-9 Legislature hereby congratulate David Hammel, Robert Montgomery, 2-10 and Bill Wade on their election to the Parker City Council and 2-11 extend to each of them sincere best wishes for continued success 2-12 and happiness in the years to come; and, be it further 2-13 RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared 2-14 for these accomplished Texans as an expression of high regard by 2-15 the Texas House of Representatives. Madden _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1332 was adopted by the House on June 1, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House