By Thompson H.R. No. 124 Line and page numbers may not match official copy. Bill not drafted by TLC or Senate E&E. R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Mr. Thomas Lee Dove, the descendent of a Texas slave 1-2 plantation owner, will celebrate his 80th birthday on February 27, 1-3 1999; and 1-4 WHEREAS, He served his country in 1942, in what was then the 1-5 Army-Air Force, in World War II; and 1-6 WHEREAS, He is also committed to political issues and an 1-7 active voter; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Mr. Dove is a person that leads a life giving to 1-9 others. He has taken many people into his home to help them get on 1-10 their feet. His house is described as "The Do Drop In". His door 1-11 is open to the elderly, sick and others in need; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Mr. Dove plays a major role in exposing children to 1-13 the finer things in life and teaches children to become more 1-14 responsible adults; and 1-15 WHEREAS, His dedication to his family is never ending. He 1-16 adopts many of his relatives' children and neighborhood children to 1-17 attend family vacations; and 1-18 WHEREAS, He organizes neighborhood camping trips where many 1-19 people would go and learn to camp and fish; and 1-20 WHEREAS, He continues to be the backbone for his community 1-21 and family; now therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th 2-2 Legislature of the State of Texas hereby honor Mr. Thomas Lee Dove 2-3 for his life long-commitment of helping others and extend to him 2-4 best wishes for continued happiness and success; and, be it further 2-5 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-6 prepared for Mr. Thomas Lee Dove as a token of esteem from the 2-7 Texas House of Representatives.