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H.R. No. 502
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, June 26, 2006, is a memorable milestone indeed in
the life of Herman Hicks Bolton, for it marks this remarkable
Texan's 80th birthday; and
WHEREAS, A native of Houston, Mr. Bolton attended Lamar High
School before enlisting in the U.S. Navy, and he served in the
Pacific during World War II; and
WHEREAS, On returning home, he graduated from Lamar and
attended the University of Houston; he has remained a proud Cougar
since that time; and
WHEREAS, In 1957, Mr. Bolton married his wife, Ludelle, and
for almost five decades the two have enjoyed a relationship that has
grown in mutual admiration and been made even richer by the arrival
of their children, Valinda Ann and Mark Judson; and
WHEREAS, A dedicated churchgoer, Mr. Bolton has served on
innumerable committees as an active member of South Main Baptist
Church in Houston for 52 years, and today he is a deacon at Elkins
Lake Baptist Church, where he is active in the prison ministry and
is a valued member of the congregation; and
WHEREAS, Retired since 1986 from Chicago Title Company, he
has made community involvement a hallmark of his life, and the
Westbury Little League, Westbury Fun Football, and the Stomping
Saints Square Dancing Club are among the groups to have enjoyed his
involvement; this former president of the Elkins Lake Community
Association is also an avid golfer and can often be found on the
links perfecting his game; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Herman Bolton has brought
enthusiasm, good humor, and dedication to all his endeavors, and it
is most fitting to celebrate his many achievements; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Herman Hicks
Bolton on his 80th birthday and extend to him sincere best wishes
for continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Bolton as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Naishtat
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 502 was adopted by the House on May
10, 2006, by a non-record vote.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House