R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On March 17, 1999, David L. Gatling, a valued 1-2 employee of Ticona LLC in Pasadena, observed 40 years of 1-3 outstanding service to that respected Texas-based business; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Recognized by his co-workers for his commitment and 1-5 integrity throughout their productive association, Mr. Gatling is a 1-6 key leader in the company's GUR business, and outside the office 1-7 his active community involvement and leadership have also 1-8 contributed to the betterment of the Lone Star State; and 1-9 WHEREAS, For four decades, David Gatling has set high 1-10 standards to which all business professionals may aspire, and he is 1-11 indeed deserving of special recognition at this time; now, 1-12 therefore, be it 1-13 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-14 Legislature hereby commend David L. Gatling for his exemplary 1-15 contributions to the long-term strategic success of Ticona LLC and 1-16 extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and 1-17 happiness; and, be it further 1-18 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-19 prepared for Mr. Gatling as an expression of high regard by the 1-20 Texas House of Representatives. Davis of Harris _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 888 was adopted by the House on May 31, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House