H.R. No. 225



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Alan Amos of Longview has been named the Gregg 
County Ducks Unlimited Man-of-the-Year for 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Ducks Unlimited, a global force in wetlands and 
wildlife conservation, addresses the habitat needs of waterfowl and 
other wildlife in North America by using advanced technology and 
research to conserve habitat efficiently and cost-effectively; and
	WHEREAS, A member of the Gregg County Ducks Unlimited 
committee since the mid-1990s, Mr. Amos has served the organization 
in a host of leadership positions, including banquet chairman and 
area chairman; in addition, he was a Ducks Unlimited Bronze Sponsor 
for three years and is in his second year as a Silver Sponsor; and
	WHEREAS, This intrepid hunter has taken great pleasure in the 
sport since his childhood, when he began accompanying his father on 
hunting trips, and he enjoys hunting ducks, geese, dove, quail, 
deer, and elk; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Amos has been a tremendous asset to Gregg County 
Ducks Unlimited, and his efforts are truly worthy of recognition; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Alan Amos on 
being named Gregg County Ducks Unlimited Man-of-the-Year and extend 
to him sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Amos as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                         Merritt

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 225 was adopted by the House on 
October 10, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House