1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 536 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas congratulates 1-3 Richard Hunter Roberson on the occasion of his 40th birthday; a 1-4 fine gentleman, Richard has earned the respect of his family, 1-5 friends, and community; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Richard was born April 3, 1959, to Jack and 1-7 Aillene Roberson; he grew up in Carthage, Texas, and attended 1-8 Carthage High School; Richard first pursued his higher education 1-9 at Panola Junior College, before going on to graduate from 1-10 The University of Texas at Austin; Richard earned his degree in 1-11 December of 1981; and 1-12 WHEREAS, On October 16, 1982, Richard wed Sue Ann Carter 1-13 at the First Baptist Church in Teneha, Texas; after 17 years of 1-14 marriage, Richard and Sue Ann remain devoted to one another, and 1-15 their union endures; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Richard is the father of two lovely daughters, 1-17 Amanda Kathryn, born January 15, 1988, and Caroline Grace, born 1-18 October 11, 1994; his family is a precious source of sustenance; 1-19 and 1-20 WHEREAS, A consummate professional, Richard is the Director 1-21 of Operations at the firm of Weaver and Tidwell, a public 1-22 accounting firm; he is also a member of The Texas Society of 1-23 Certified Public Accountants; and 1-24 WHEREAS, A man devoted to serving God, Richard and his 2-1 family are members of The University Baptist Church in 2-2 Houston, Texas; and 2-3 WHEREAS, Family, friends, and colleagues have all gathered 2-4 today to surprise Richard, a man they deeply respect and love, 2-5 with a celebration for his 40th birthday; now, therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-7 76th Legislature, hereby congratulate Richard Hunter Roberson 2-8 on his 40th birthday, and extend best wishes for another four 2-9 decades of happiness and health; and, be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-11 Richard as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. 2-12 Nixon 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 President of the Senate 2-15 I hereby certify that the above 2-16 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-17 on March 31, 1999. 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 Secretary of the Senate 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Member, Texas Senate