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79R9140 BJM-D
By: Driver 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.