R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Colonel William R. "Randy" Furr of Pflugerville has
 1-2     rendered outstanding service as an officer in the Texas Army
 1-3     National Guard, a force of citizen-soldiers who play a crucial role
 1-4     in preserving public safety, advancing the community welfare, and
 1-5     defending our nation's security; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Born December 15, 1947, in Austin, Colonel Furr
 1-7     graduated from Lanier High School and in 1987 earned a bachelor of
 1-8     science degree, summa cum laude, through the Military Resident
 1-9     Center System of Park College, with a double major in social
1-10     psychology and management of human resources; in 1992 he received a
1-11     master of education degree in counseling and guidance from
1-12     Southwest Texas State University, where his academic record earned
1-13     him induction into the Psi Chi National Honor Society; and
1-14           WHEREAS, His military education includes Ordnance Officer
1-15     Basic and Ordnance Officer Advanced, distance learning offered by
1-16     the United States Army Command and General Staff College and the
1-17     U.S. Air Force War College, and many technical schools; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Colonel Furr enlisted as a private in the 122nd Car
1-19     Company, Texas Army National Guard, in 1968, and received his
1-20     commission from the state officer candidate program in 1971; he has
1-21     risen steadily through the ranks and held numerous assignments with
1-22     the 49th Armored Division and with the State Area Command; in
1-23     August 2000 he was appointed director of logistics, Headquarters
1-24     State Area Command, and in this capacity has served as advisor to
 2-1     the adjutant general and command staff concerning all Army National
 2-2     Guard logistical issues; and
 2-3           WHEREAS, A man of wide-ranging abilities and interests,
 2-4     Colonel Furr has pursued avocations as diverse as historical study,
 2-5     woodworking, classic boats, underwater archeology, and technical
 2-6     scuba diving; his family includes 2 sons, 3 daughters, and 12
 2-7     grandchildren; and
 2-8           WHEREAS, Throughout a career distinguished by exemplary
 2-9     leadership, seasoned judgment, and consummate professionalism,
2-10     Colonel Furr has set the highest standards of excellence in the
2-11     execution of his duties and earned the respect and esteem of
2-12     countless friends and colleagues; now, therefore, be it
2-13           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
2-14     Legislature hereby commend Colonel William R. "Randy" Furr for his
2-15     meritorious record of service with the Texas Army National Guard
2-16     and express its profound gratitude for his deep devotion to his
2-17     country and to the cause of freedom; and, be it further
2-18           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-19     prepared for Colonel Furr as an expression of highest regard by the
2-20     Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                  Hilderbran
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 815 was adopted by the House on May
         18, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House