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79R8090 JNC-D

By:  Rose                                                       H.C.R. No. 92 



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, Respected businessman and civic leader Verlin 
Callahan of Cedar Creek has served with great distinction for two 
terms as president of the Independent Cattlemen's Association of 
Texas (ICA); and
	WHEREAS, An organization representing the interests of cow 
producers, ICA has enjoyed Mr. Callahan's participation since its 
inception; this dedicated member currently serves as the group's 
ninth president, a position in which he has demonstrated 
exceptional leadership and integrity; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to his active involvement with ICA, Mr. 
Callahan ranches and serves as president of several notable 
companies, including Callahan's General Stores, Capitol Feed and 
Milling Co., Farm-Tex Trucking, M&V Cattle Company, McQueeny Mill, 
and Travis County Grains; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Callahan has also donated his time and talents 
to benefit a host of community boards and organizations in Bastrop 
and Travis Counties and has further served on the National 
Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board and as past president 
of the Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas A&M University, he is supported 
in all of his endeavors by his wife, Jonell, his three children, and 
his four grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Verlin Callahan's efforts in behalf of ICA and the 
wider Central Texas community have won him the admiration and 
respect of many, and it is indeed fitting that he be commended for 
his outstanding service; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby honor Verlin Callahan for his fine tenure as president of the 
Independent Cattlemen's Association of Texas as well as for the 
many significant contributions he has made to his fellow Texans 
through his extensive community service; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Callahan as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.