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 1-2                         SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1048
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in
 1-4     recognizing Franklin S. Sanders, Jr., who is retiring May 31, 2001,
 1-5     bringing to a close a career marked by 20 years of exceptional
 1-6     service at 3M; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, Franklin was the oldest of seven children born to
 1-8     Franklin and Daisy Sanders; he graduated in 1961 from high school
 1-9     in Dayton, Ohio; and
1-10           WHEREAS, He enlisted in the United States Air Force in
1-11     1962; he served his country with distinction for 20 years and was
1-12     stationed in South Dakota, North Carolina, Arizona, and Utah and
1-13     completed two temporary assignments in Korea; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Mr. Sanders began his notable career with 3M in
1-15     1982; he contributed to the development and progress of the company
1-16     and earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues; and
1-17           WHEREAS, A strong supporter of the Boy Scouts of America,
1-18     he served as an enthusiastic scoutmaster, committed to helping
1-19     young men develop into good and productive citizens; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, Throughout his professional career, Franklin has
 2-2     been supported by the love and companionship of his wife, Patricia;
 2-3     they have three children and eight grandchildren; now, therefore,
 2-4     be it
 2-5           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-6     77th Legislature, hereby commend Franklin S. Sanders, Jr.,
 2-7     for his 20 years of dedicated service to 3M and extend best
 2-8     wishes for a most enjoyable retirement; and, be it further
 2-9           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-10     him as a token of esteem from the Texas Senate.
2-11                                                              Barrientos
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2-13                                          President of the Senate
2-14                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-15                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-16                                  on May 14, 2001.
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2-18                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-19                                  ______________________________________
2-20                                           Member, Texas Senate