82R25526 MGR-D
 
  By: Morrison H.R. No. 1817
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Larry Wheeler of Victoria retired on April 28, 2011,
  after a notable tenure as a Walgreens store manager and pharmacist
  that spanned nearly four decades; and
         WHEREAS, Beginning his pharmaceutical career at a Corpus
  Christi Walgreens in 1973, Larry Wheeler came to Victoria the
  following year; he found the town a natural fit, and opened a new
  Walgreens there in 1984; he went on to open three more stores in
  1991, 2006, and 2009, including one of the first Walgreens stores to
  be located in a freestanding building; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Wheeler was admired by his employees as a caring
  and attentive manager who went above and beyond what was required
  and who watched out for others; he created many special memories
  with his coworkers over the course of his 38 years with Walgreens,
  and along the way he inspired countless people who went on to become
  pharmacists or managers themselves; and
         WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Wheeler enjoys the love
  and support of his wife of 44 years, Kathy, and his two children; in
  retirement, he looks forward to spending time visiting family,
  traveling, and fishing; and
         WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Larry Wheeler has set an
  outstanding example of professionalism and leadership to which all
  may aspire, and he may reflect with justifiable pride on his many
  achievements; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Larry Wheeler on his retirement as
  a Walgreens store manager and pharmacist 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. Wheeler as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.