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79S31686 JTR-D

By:  Naishtat                                                     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.