HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas Legislature is indeed proud to honor the 1-2 long-standing commitment and many accomplishments of Oklahoma State 1-3 Senator Larry Dickerson and to wish him well in the coming year; 1-4 and 1-5 WHEREAS, A resident of Poteau, Oklahoma, Senator Dickerson 1-6 has enjoyed an exemplary career as an attorney and was employed in 1-7 the office of the district attorney for LeFlore County before his 1-8 election to the legislature; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Senator Dickerson has shared his insight and ability 1-10 as a member of the Oklahoma Senate since 1986, and he has 1-11 distinguished himself on a number of legislative groups, including 1-12 the Judiciary, Rules, Appropriations, General Government, and 1-13 Energy, Environmental Resources, and Regulatory Affairs committees; 1-14 in addition, this dedicated public servant currently chairs the 1-15 Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government and 1-16 Transportation; and 1-17 WHEREAS, His legal and governmental experience, combined with 1-18 his commitment to regional issues, has encouraged his valued 1-19 participation in both the National Conference of State Legislatures 1-20 and the Southern Legislative Conference; Senator Dickerson is also 1-21 highly regarded for his service as an executive committee member 1-22 and former chairman of The Energy Council; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Throughout his many endeavors, Senator Dickerson has 1-24 enjoyed the love and affection of his family, including his wife, 2-1 Dee Ann, and his son, John Lawrence; and 2-2 WHEREAS, This fine gentleman has devoted much time and energy 2-3 to a variety of causes over the years, and after winning a battle 2-4 against cancer 20 years ago, he made it a point to work with other 2-5 cancer patients, trying to ease their fears by relating his own 2-6 positive experiences and outcome; though Senator Dickerson is 2-7 battling the disease a second time, his prognosis is encouraging 2-8 and it is fitting that we offer him our support at this time; now, 2-9 therefore, be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-11 hereby commend Oklahoma State Senator Larry Dickerson for his many 2-12 achievements and extend to him warmest best wishes for a full and 2-13 speedy recovery; and, be it further 2-14 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-15 prepared for Senator Dickerson as an expression of high regard by 2-16 the Texas House of Representatives and Senate. Chisum _______________________________ _______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 311 was adopted by the House on May 29, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 311 was adopted by the Senate on May 30, 1999, by a viva-voce vote. _______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: _____________________ Date _____________________ Governor