By Farabee                                             H.R. No. 158
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, On January 29, 1999, Bill Daniel of Wichita Falls
 1-2     was presented with a Texas Works Partner Award by the Texas
 1-3     Department of Human Services in recognition of his efforts in
 1-4     helping to move West Texans from welfare to work; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Mr. Daniel is a former Wichita Falls city councilman
 1-6     and owner of the local Luby's cafeteria; he has employed at least
 1-7     32 former welfare recipients in the past year, providing job
 1-8     opportunities for members of the community who have fallen on hard
 1-9     times; and
1-10           WHEREAS, This commendable gentleman's personal commitment to
1-11     helping West Texans find gainful employment has greatly contributed
1-12     to the success of the Texas Works Initiative, which could not
1-13     achieve its admirable goals without the support of willing
1-14     employers like Mr. Daniel; and
1-15           WHEREAS, Bill Daniel's dedication to the Wichita Falls
1-16     community has been inspirational, and he is truly deserving of
1-17     special recognition for his willingness to hire and train workers
1-18     who might otherwise have a difficult time finding employment; now,
1-19     therefore, be it
1-20           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
1-21     Legislature hereby congratulate Bill Daniel on his receipt of the
1-22     Texas Works Partner Award and extend to him sincere best wishes for
1-23     continued success and happiness in the years to come; and, be it
1-24     further
 2-1           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-2     prepared for Mr. Daniel as an expression of high regard by the
 2-3     Texas House of Representatives.