R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Vernor Kennedy of Dallas retired on December 30,
 1-2     2000, closing a flourishing career as a barber that spanned more
 1-3     than six decades; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Mr. Kennedy taught himself to cut hair when he was
 1-5     only 12 years old and received his license in 1939 after attending
 1-6     Tyler Barber College; two years later, he was drafted into the
 1-7     United States Army and transferred to the Air Force, where he
 1-8     continued to cut hair in addition to his duties as an immunization
 1-9     clerk in the medical unit; and
1-10           WHEREAS, In 1947, after his return from military service, he
1-11     opened the Square Deal Barber Shop on Myrtle Street in Dallas,
1-12     later moving to its present location on Martin Luther King, Jr.,
1-13     Blvd.; this enduring business has been a tremendous asset to the
1-14     community, and Mr. Kennedy has earned a special place in the hearts
1-15     of many of the city's residents through his commitment to fair and
1-16     honest service; and
1-17           WHEREAS, During more than 50 years as a shop owner and 61
1-18     years as a barber, Mr. Kennedy has demonstrated an admirable work
1-19     ethic and a natural business sense, and it is a privilege to honor
1-20     him as he embarks on a well-deserved retirement; now, therefore, be
1-21     it
1-22           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-23     Legislature hereby congratulate Vernor Kennedy on the occasion of
1-24     his retirement from his business, the Square Deal Barber Shop, and
 2-1     extend to him sincere best wishes for happiness and good fortune in
 2-2     the years to come; and, be it further
 2-3           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-4     prepared for Mr. Kennedy as an expression of high regard by the
 2-5     Texas House of Representatives.
                                                             Jones of Dallas
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 1123 was adopted by the House on May
         25, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House