By Gallego                                           H.C.R. No. 237
         76R11948 JBR-D                           
                             HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-1           WHEREAS, Larry Henderson has been a dedicated employee of the
 1-2     National Park Service for 37 years and, on the occasion of his
 1-3     retirement, it is indeed appropriate to recognize him for his
 1-4     exceptional service to the citizens of Texas and the United States;
 1-5     and
 1-6           WHEREAS, For the past nine years Mr. Henderson has served the
 1-7     National Park Service as Guadalupe Mountains National Park
 1-8     superintendent and during that time he has worked with men and
 1-9     women from Texas and New Mexico, sharing his wisdom and offering
1-10     his guidance; and
1-11           WHEREAS, This determined gentleman has supported the mission
1-12     of the National Park Service during his tenure at Guadalupe
1-13     Mountains National Park and in doing so he has helped conserve its
1-14     scenery, natural and historical objects, and wildlife for the
1-15     enjoyment of future generations; and
1-16           WHEREAS, The park is a spectacular Permian-aged reef that was
1-17     formed roughly 250 million years ago and became a national park in
1-18     1972; it is home to Guadalupe Peak, the highest point in Texas at
1-19     8,749 feet, features unique flora and fauna, and encompasses 86,416
1-20     acres that were acquired through land purchases and generous
1-21     donations; and
1-22           WHEREAS, It is from this park that Mr. Henderson embarks upon
1-23     retirement to spend more well-deserved time with his family; his
1-24     exceptional career has earned him the respect and admiration of his
 2-1     friends, family, colleagues, and community, and it is truly a
 2-2     pleasure to honor him for his many years of dedicated service to
 2-3     the National Park Service and Guadalupe Mountains National Park;
 2-4     now, therefore, be it
 2-5           RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas
 2-6     hereby commend Larry Henderson for his achievements and
 2-7     extraordinary service to the National Park Service and extend to
 2-8     him sincere best wishes for the years to come; and, be it further
 2-9           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-10     prepared for Mr. Henderson as an expression of high regard by the
2-11     Texas House of Representatives and Senate.