By Chavez                                             H.R. No. 1136
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, A 68th birthday is truly cause for a celebration,
 1-2     and on May 14, 2001, Leonard Hall of El Paso marked this
 1-3     significant occasion in his life; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Born on Mother's Day, May 14, 1933, in Eejou,
 1-5     Minnesota, to Olaf and Matilda Halstengard, he grew up in a
 1-6     close-knit family with 11 siblings on his parents' farm; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, Since 1977, Mr. Hall has owned and operated The
 1-8     Second Hand Store at 180 North Cotton in El Paso, and his stock
 1-9     encompasses residential, medical, commercial, and industrial
1-10     merchandise; founded on the slogan "Why Buy New When Used Will Do,"
1-11     the thriving business has become the largest enterprise of its kind
1-12     in the Southwest; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Mr. Hall generously shares his good fortune with
1-14     members of the El Paso/Juarez community by providing items such as
1-15     wheelchairs, crutches, and appliances to residents in need; on one
1-16     occasion, when a couple lost their home to a fire, this
1-17     compassionate gentleman rebuilt the family's three-bedroom home and
1-18     even provided them with new central heat and a clothes washer and
1-19     dryer; and
1-20           WHEREAS, Leonard Hall continually demonstrates a selfless
1-21     commitment to his fellowman, and his birthday provides a fitting
1-22     opportunity to recognize him for the positive impact he has had on
1-23     the countless individuals whose lives he has touched; now,
1-24     therefore, be it
 2-1           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-2     Legislature hereby congratulate Leonard Hall on his recent 68th
 2-3     birthday and commend him for his humanitarianism; and, be it
 2-4     further
 2-5           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-6     prepared for Mr. Hall as an expression of high regard by the Texas
 2-7     House of Representatives.