R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to
 1-2     congratulate Donald E. Thompson of Weslaco on his selection as King
 1-3     Citrus LXIV of the Texas Citrus Fiesta; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Crowned at the Royal Coronation held at Mission High
 1-5     School, "King" Thompson reigned over all fiesta events accompanied
 1-6     by his daughter, Ember, who was chosen Queen Citrianna; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, Born into a citrus-growing family, Mr. Thompson
 1-8     joined his father in the business in 1959, after attending North
 1-9     Texas State University and serving his country as a member of the
1-10     United States Army; and
1-11           WHEREAS, He took over his father's business interest in 1971
1-12     to become the sole owner of Thompson Grove Care; an innovator in
1-13     the citrus industry, he pioneered the planting of both Star Ruby
1-14     and Rio Red grapefruits, marketed the first commercial crops of
1-15     those two varieties in the world, and was among the first to
1-16     incorporate drip and bubble irrigation systems in his orchards; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Mr. Thompson has been recognized for outstanding
1-18     service to the citrus industry with his receipt of the Fort Worth
1-19     Star Telegram's first state citrus award in 1991 and the Texas
1-20     Citrus Mutual special award; and
1-21           WHEREAS, A leader in many professional and civic
1-22     organizations, he currently serves on the citrus advisory board of
1-23     the Texas A&M Citrus Center at Weslaco, is an elder at Calvary
1-24     Chapel, and has participated as a member of the Knapp Methodist
 2-1     Hospital board of directors and foundation board; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Donald E. Thompson has
 2-3     aspired to the highest standards of professionalism and achievement
 2-4     and it is indeed appropriate that he be honored at this time; now,
 2-5     therefore, be it
 2-6           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-7     Legislature hereby congratulate Donald E. Thompson on being named
 2-8     King Citrus LXIV of the Texas Citrus Fiesta and extend to him
 2-9     sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it
2-10     further
2-11           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-12     prepared for Mr. Thompson as an expression of high regard by the
2-13     Texas House of Representatives.
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 606 was adopted by the House on March
         26, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House