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By:  Davis of Harris                                            H.C.R. No. 170



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, Randolph Robert Reed of Pearland completed the BP 
MS150 Bike Ride on April 17, 2005, at the age of 48, having ridden 
180 miles on a bicycle from Houston to Austin with 13,000 other 
people to raise money for those afflicted with multiple sclerosis; 
and
	WHEREAS, Despite not having trained for the competition, Mr. 
Reed was inspired to join the effort by his desire to aid this 
important cause, and his favorite brother-in-law, State 
Representative John E. Davis, contributed to his success by 
providing him with moral support throughout the grueling journey; 
and
	WHEREAS, While a student at Texas A&M University, Mr. Reed 
was a valued member of the Fighting Texas Aggies Corps of Cadets and 
the Ross Volunteers, the honor guard of the Governor of Texas; with 
his 1980 graduation from the university, he became one of only six 
cadets nationwide to receive the Department of the Army's 
Distinguished Military Graduate Award, and he went on to serve this 
state and nation with distinction in the U.S. Army and the Texas 
National Guard until 1988; today, this successful businessman is a 
certified public accountant and a certified fraud examiner; and
	WHEREAS, By participating in the BP MS150 Bike Ride, Randy 
Reed has reaffirmed the high esteem in which he is held by all who 
know him, while benefiting a very worthy cause; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby congratulate Randolph Robert Reed on completing the BP MS150 
Bike Ride and commend him for his selfless efforts to help his 
fellow Texans living with multiple sclerosis; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Reed as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives and Senate.