SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 79

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
pay tribute to Joel McLendon on the grand occasion of his 90th 
birthday on August 12, 2003; and

	WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman was born August 12, 1913,
in Memphis, Tennessee, and has been a longtime resident of Dallas; 
he has owned a showroom in the Dallas Market Center for 48 years; 
and

	WHEREAS, A respected member of his community, Mr. McLendon 
is noted for his courage, his sense of humor, and his enthusiasm 
for living each day to the fullest; and

	WHEREAS, Joel enjoys going to the theater, dancing, and 
playing cards, and on July 6, 2002, he married his beloved wife, 
Violet; and

	WHEREAS, In celebration of Joel's birthday, friends and 
family will gather at the Dallas Trade Mart Atrium on August 9, 2003,
to congratulate him and share in this milestone in his life; now, 
therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby recognize Joel McLendon
as a treasured citizen of Dallas and our state; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as a memento of this special day.
                                                                          Nelson




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on July 17, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate