R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, For 45 years, barber Don Hatter of Sweetwater has
 1-2     been on the cutting edge of style in this West Texas town, a man as
 1-3     beloved for his good humor as his sharp scissors, and his many
 1-4     years of service to the people of Sweetwater are indeed worthy of
 1-5     special legislative recognition; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, A Lone Star native, Mr. Hatter grew up in Hamilton,
 1-7     near Comanche, and after graduating from high school attended
 1-8     barber's college in Austin; following six months of schooling, he
 1-9     earned his barber's certificate and moved to Sweetwater in 1954;
1-10     and
1-11           WHEREAS, When Mr. Hatter began his barbering days a haircut
1-12     was just $1.25 and, thanks to the popularity of the crew cut,
1-13     fairly straightforward, but as hair lengths and styles shift, so
1-14     must a barber's talents and, through the years, this remarkable
1-15     gentleman has cut everything from the old-fashioned razor cut buzz
1-16     to a thoroughly modern modified fade with a Nike swoosh; and
1-17           WHEREAS, For more than two decades, Mr. Hatter has practiced
1-18     his trade in his shop in the Smitty's Pharmacy building, and for
1-19     most of that time he was the sole stylist; recently, however, he
1-20     has added a barbering partner, Rex Harvey, and he will now have
1-21     more time to attend the Mustang football games of which he is such
1-22     a fan; and
1-23           WHEREAS, Mr. Hatter is also celebrating another important
1-24     anniversary this year, his 43rd year of marriage to his cherished
 2-1     wife, Lela; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, Several generations of Sweetwater residents have
 2-3     counted on Don Hatter to cut their hair; his ability, his humor,
 2-4     and even his bowl of Super Bubble gum for the kids have been deeply
 2-5     appreciated, and it is fitting that he be honored at this time;
 2-6     now, therefore, be it
 2-7           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-8     Legislature hereby honor Don Hatter for his many years of skillful
 2-9     service as a barber to the people of Sweetwater and extend to him
2-10     and his wife, Lela, sincere best wishes for continued success and
2-11     happiness; and, be it further
2-12           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-13     prepared for Mr. Hatter as an expression of high regard by the
2-14     Texas House of Representatives.
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 102 was adopted by the House on March
         25, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House