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                                                                  H.R. No. 699



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Gordon E. Stone of Quitman is celebrating the 
momentous occasion of his 80th birthday on March 12, 2005, marking a 
significant milestone in his long and happy life; and
	WHEREAS, Born on March 12, 1925, Mr. Stone valiantly served 
his country in World War II as a member of the 11th Airborne, 187 
Infantry Regiment, stationed in Japan; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan married Alice Olson on June 4, 
1949, and the happy pair have been blessed with three children, 
Greg, Todd, and Karen, as well as nine grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, In 1976, Mr. Stone purchased Semi-Tech, Inc., an 
optical supply business, and moved it to Garland seven years later; 
following its sale in 1992, he retired and has since enjoyed 
traveling with his family around the world; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Mr. Stone has worked tirelessly 
to better his community, contributing to a host of civic and 
charitable organizations in Dallas and Garland, including the 
Garland Chamber of Commerce, the Garland Symphony, the Juvenile 
Diabetes Research Foundation, and summer musicals in both cities; 
moreover, he remains a vital member of his church; and
	WHEREAS, Gordon Stone is a source of great joy and 
inspiration to all who are privileged to know him, and it is indeed 
a pleasure to join him in celebrating eight decades of a life well 
lived; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Gordon E. Stone 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. Stone as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                          Driver

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 699 was adopted by the House on March 
9, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House