HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, On May 25, 2001, Marshall Herklotz of Huntsville is 1-2 retiring from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, drawing to 1-3 a close 29 years of exceptional service to the department and to 1-4 the citizens of the Lone Star State; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A native Texan, Mr. Herklotz was born in Cameron on 1-6 May 17, 1951, and graduated from Lexington High School; he received 1-7 a football scholarship to Texas A&M University, where he studied 1-8 before graduating from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville 1-9 with a degree in criminology and corrections; and 1-10 WHEREAS, In 1972, he began his career in criminal justice as 1-11 a correctional officer at what was then known as the Texas 1-12 Department of Corrections; he earned the respect and admiration of 1-13 his peers, demonstrating the integrity and fairness essential for 1-14 success in this demanding field, and was quickly promoted through 1-15 the ranks of the department; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Named the Assistant Warden of the Year in 1982, 1-17 Mr. Herklotz served as a regional director for the Texas Department 1-18 of Criminal Justice before accepting the position of assistant 1-19 director for laundry and food services in 1994; since that time, he 1-20 has remained true to his "fair and firm" philosophy, and with his 1-21 belief that you should never talk down to anyone is a role model 1-22 and inspiration for those who have chosen to follow in his 1-23 footsteps; and 1-24 WHEREAS, Over the last three decades, Mr. Herklotz has 2-1 dedicated himself to protecting the citizens of this great state, 2-2 and he truly merits special recognition as he embarks on his 2-3 well-deserved retirement; now, therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the 77th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-5 hereby commend Marshall Herklotz on his noteworthy tenure with the 2-6 Texas Department of Criminal Justice and congratulate him on his 2-7 retirement; and, be it further 2-8 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-9 prepared for Mr. Herklotz as an expression of high regard by the 2-10 Texas House of Representatives and Senate. Ellis _______________________________ _______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 289 was adopted by the House on May 24, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 289 was adopted by the Senate on May 26, 2001, by a viva-voce vote. _______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: __________________________ Date __________________________ Governor