SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 674

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Richard Dale McClain on the grand occasion of his 70th birthday; and

WHEREAS, Over the course of his 70 years, he has seen many momentous events and changes in the world; men have landed on the moon; computers have become commonplace, much to his chagrin; and cell phones are the rule rather than the exception; and

WHEREAS, Richard McClain was born April 15, 1941, in Saint Joseph, Missouri, to Clara Belle McClain and Dailey Irvin McClain; he moved to Baldwin City, Kansas, to attend Baker University, where he excelled at football and distinguished himself as a golf team star, making a hole-in-one in May of 1967 at the Coffeyville Country Club; and

WHEREAS, He served in the United States Army Honor Guard, stationed at Fort Myer in Arlington County, Virginia, during the presidency of John F. Kennedy; and

WHEREAS, He takes great pride in his daughter, Lisa Marie, who has been a source of much joy, that joy being rivaled only by his love of golf; and

WHEREAS, Mr. McClain worked successfully in sales for more than four decades; and

WHEREAS, He generously gives his time and support to special-needs adults at Trinity Baptist Church in San Antonio, Texas; a respected and admired member of his community, he is truly deserving of recognition as he passes this birthday milestone; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend Richard Dale McClain on his many achievements and extend to him best wishes for a memorable 70th birthday; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Watson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 30, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate