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By:  Mabry                                                        H.R. No. 74 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Ken Schroeder of China Spring is receiving a 
prestigious honor with his induction into the Texas Lions Hall of 
Fame; and
	WHEREAS, Since joining the China Spring Lions Club in 1982 as 
a charter member, Mr. Schroeder has ably led fellow members as a 
three-term president and as the district governor in addition to 
holding every other elected office in the club; he has also played a 
vital role in many important projects, such as the creation of the 
10-acre China Spring Lions Park, which features a community 
clubhouse, a playground, picnic areas, and a ballfield; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Schroeder is a proud participant in other 
charitable endeavors undertaken by Lions Clubs International, 
which sponsors programs that offer free eye exams and eyeglasses to 
the needy, maintains the Texas Lions Camp in Kerrville for children 
with physical disabilities and diabetes, and has created Leader 
Dogs for the Blind,  one of the largest guide dog schools in the 
world; and
	WHEREAS, One of only 158 members to be selected for the Texas 
Lions Hall of Fame since inductions began in 1972, Mr. Schroeder has 
brought to the organization a broad range of professional  
experiences; a 27-year veteran of the U.S. Army involved in the 
Korean and Vietnam wars, Mr. Schroeder worked at the U.S. Capitol in 
Washington, D.C., participating in President Nixon's inauguration 
and overseeing the military personnel present at President 
Eisenhower's funeral; after serving in the military, he taught 
history and science in public schools for 11 years; and
	WHEREAS, This distinguished citizen has demonstrated 
admirable qualities of integrity, leadership, and compassion, and 
his deep commitment and hard work have benefited the lives of his 
fellow Texans; a source of tremendous pride for the Lions Club and 
the community, Mr. Schroeder truly deserves special legislative 
recognition at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Ken Schroeder 
on his induction into the Texas Lions Hall of Fame and extend to him 
best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Schroeder as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.