H.R. No. 2166



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, On May 4, 2005, Earl King celebrated his 74th 
birthday, and this notable event provides a fitting opportunity to 
reflect on the achievements of a truly remarkable man and to pay 
tribute to him for his service in behalf of others; and
	WHEREAS, Born in a one-room cook shack in Hydro, Oklahoma, in 
1931, Mr. King was the middle child of his parents' 11 children; he 
left home at age 12 to work on farms to earn room, board, and 
clothes; and
	WHEREAS, At the age of 17, after completing the 10th grade, he 
joined the U.S. Navy; he continued his education by correspondence 
through the Armed Forces Institute and by attending the U.S. Naval 
Academy Preparatory School, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, 
OSU graduate school, and The University of Texas Law School; and
	WHEREAS, Designated the Distinguished Military Graduate of 
his college class, he was commissioned as a U.S. Air Force officer 
and received his wings as an air force pilot, serving for three 
years as a first lieutenant; he concluded his military career to 
study law and received a doctor of jurisprudence degree in 1960; and
	WHEREAS, This civic, business, and religious leader has been 
a resident of Weatherford for the past 21 years; he has served his 
fellow citizens as a city council member and mayor pro tem, a member 
of the Weatherford Utility Board, and an associate judge; he has 
also been an officer and director of the East Fort Worth Optimist 
Club, vice chair of the Parker County Citizens for Public Decency, 
chair of the Parker County Crime Commission, and a member of the 
board of the Parker County Citizens for Responsible Government; and
	WHEREAS, The founder of the law firm King & King, PC, he has 
served as CEO of the Institutional Investment Company of America, 
Fort Worth Petroleum Corporation, Lawyers Trust Company, Western 
Mining and Milling Company, KingLandCo, Inc., and King Investments, 
Ltd.; he has also served as board chair for the Military Parts and 
Supply Company and as a director for a number of area banks; and
	WHEREAS, In 2000, Mr. King founded the Parker County 
Christian Men's Fellowship and today serves the organization as a 
director and officer; on his birthday in 2005, the group recognized 
his leadership with a special celebration in his honor; and
	WHEREAS, Also a deacon, Master Life Disciple training leader, 
and Sunday school teacher for North Side Baptist Church, Mr. King is 
chair of the Parker County Christian Life Commission and a board 
member and officer of the Southwestern Theological Seminary 
Advisory Council; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to his exemplary service to his 
community and church, this devoted family man has always been a 
source of love and support to his wife, Barbara, and his five 
children and 14 grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Through the years, Earl King has demonstrated his 
dedication to the welfare of others in countless ways, and in so 
doing, he has earned the lasting respect and affection of his 
family, friends, and colleagues; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Earl King on his 74th birthday, 
commend him for his community service, 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. King as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                  King of Parker

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 2166 was adopted by the House on May 
29, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House