78S20334 MW-D

By:  Hamric                                                       H.R. No. 150



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Clarence L. Hardeman of Austin is retiring as 
postmaster of the Texas House of Representatives Post Office, 
bringing to a close a distinguished 34-year career; and
	WHEREAS, Since joining the House Post Office on January 2, 
1969, this Smithville native has consistently demonstrated his 
ability to keep pace with the diverse needs of this fast-paced 
legislative environment as well as today's changing technology, and 
he earned a well-deserved promotion in 1991 to House postmaster; 
and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Hardeman is a longtime member of the Greater 
Mount Zion Baptist Church, where he has served in numerous 
leadership positions; he is also active in many civic organizations 
in Austin; and
	WHEREAS, A student of history and the Western frontier, Mr. 
Hardeman is a member of the Buffalo Soldiers Organization and looks 
forward to raising cattle and horses in Bastrop County in 
retirement and enjoying the country life he loves so much; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Clarence L. 
Hardeman on the special occasion of his retirement from the post 
office of the Texas House of Representatives and extend to him best 
wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Hardeman as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.