SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1024
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  pay tribute to Kenneth Laird, who celebrated his 60th birthday
  on February 12, 2007; and
 
         WHEREAS, Kenneth Laird was born on February 12, 1947; he
  and his wife, Esther, were married on January 9, 1971; they have
  one child, Gina Laird, and two grandchildren, Aspen and Blake;
  and
 
         WHEREAS, Kenneth Laird is the proprietor of Laird's BBQ
  in Llano; he began operating the business in 1986 in the back
  of Esther's parents' house; and
 
         WHEREAS, Kenneth and Esther purchased the property for
  the present location of Laird's BBQ in 1992, and they continue
  to serve some of the best barbecue in Texas; and
 
         WHEREAS, In addition to preparing his marvelous barbecue,
  Kenneth enjoys spending time with his family, hunting and fishing
  with his good friends, and reading; and
 
         WHEREAS, Kenneth Laird is an esteemed and valued member of
  his community, and he has contributed greatly to the well-being
  of the citizens of Llano over the years; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
  80th Legislature, hereby recognize Kenneth Laird as a treasured
  citizen of the State of Texas and extend to him best wishes for
  many more birthday celebrations; and, be it further
 
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  him as a memento of his special day.
 
  Watson
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 14, 2007.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate