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                                                                  H.R. No. 1488



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, In January 2003 Michael W. Lehr retired from his 
position as executive director of the Texas Retired Teachers 
Association (TRTA), having ably served the organization in that 
demanding position for nine years; and
	WHEREAS, Also TRTA's legislative coordinator since 1987, Mr. 
Lehr has devoted his career to the field of education; his extensive 
experience encompasses work as a teacher, coach, and administrator 
with St. Joseph High School in Abilene, the Christoval Independent 
School District, the Eola Independent School District, and the San 
Angelo Independent School District, as well as service to the 
Austin Independent School District as assistant director of special 
programs, director of developmental programs, administrative 
assistant to the superintendent, and executive director of 
personnel; and
	WHEREAS, He applied his considerable expertise as chief of 
staff to the Texas House of Representatives Committee on Public 
Education during the 64th Legislative Session, was chief of staff 
in 1976 to the Special Committee on Alternatives to Public School 
Financing for the Texas house, and was superintendent search 
consultant for the Texas Association of School Boards; and
	WHEREAS, Among the many well-deserved accolades garnered by 
Mr. Lehr for his accomplishments are the Texas Retired Educator  and 
E. L. Galyean awards from TRTA, the National Retired Educator Award 
for the State of Texas from the National Retired Teachers 
Association, and appointment as executive director emeritus of 
TRTA; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure as executive director of TRTA, 
Mr. Lehr has represented the organization's membership with 
unwavering commitment, and it is indeed appropriate that his 
achievements receive special legislative recognition at this time; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Michael W. Lehr on his many 
significant contributions as executive director of the Texas 
Retired Teachers Association and extend to him sincere best wishes 
as he begins a new chapter in his life; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Lehr as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                         Telford
                                                                          Ritter
                                                                         Kuempel

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1488 was adopted by the House on May 
30, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House