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78R9678 JNC-D

By:  Swinford                                                     H.R. No. 696



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, For 30 years, Randall Yarbrough has been a 
distinguished employee of the State of Texas, and his many years of 
service to the citizens of the Lone Star State are indeed worthy of 
special recognition; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Waco, Mr. Yarbrough attended The 
University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a bachelor of 
business administration degree; he later took postgraduate courses 
through the Institute of Christian Studies at Abilene Christian 
University and graduated from the Governor's Executive Development 
Program; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Yarbrough began his tenure with the State of 
Texas as an employee of the Texas House of Representatives in 1972 
and continued his service with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage 
Commission (TABC); this notable gentleman committed 26 years to 
TABC, serving with distinction as director of human resources, 
director of financing and budgeting, and legislative liaison and 
retiring as assistant administrator; and
	WHEREAS, Active in many business organizations, he has been 
president of the National Conference of State Liquor Administrators 
and served as chairman of the Joint Committee of the States, a group 
responsible for policy recommendations for national alcohol 
regulatory agencies; duly recognized for his efforts, he was also 
named to the Governor's Task Force on Illegal Gambling; and
	WHEREAS, He has been supported in all of his endeavors by his 
wife of more than 25 years, Diana; the couple are active members of 
their church, where Mr. Yarbrough is a part-time worship leader and 
sings with the Westover Hills Singers; he also volunteers with 
Habitat for Humanity and has served on the board of Camp of the 
Hills; and
	WHEREAS, On September 30, 2002, Mr. Yarbrough concluded his 
exemplary career in state service, leaving a legacy of hard work, 
commitment, and integrity, and he is truly deserving of special 
recognition; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Randall Yarbrough for his many years of 
dedicated service to the State of Texas and extend to him sincere 
best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Yarbrough as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.