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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Donald Wayne Garner celebrated his 50th birthday on |
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July 2, 2013, and this occasion provides a welcome opportunity to |
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recognize this respected member of the Capitol community; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of the Lone Star State, Don Garner was born |
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at Baylor Hospital in Dallas in 1963; he graduated from Plano Senior |
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High School and played football for Ranger College before earning |
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his bachelor's degree from The University of Texas at Austin; and |
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WHEREAS, Brother Garner worked for Electronic Data Systems |
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for nearly a decade before enrolling at Criswell College, where he |
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received his master of divinity degree; through the years, he has |
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led a number of congregations, pastoring First Baptist Church of |
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Blue Ridge, First Baptist Elmont, and Central Baptist Church in |
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Aurora, Colorado; and |
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WHEREAS, In 2008, Brother Garner joined Capitol Commission, a |
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national ministry that specializes in serving elected officials; in |
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his role as Texas state director, he conducts weekly Bible studies |
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with legislators and staff during the legislative session and |
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travels throughout the state to provide continued support during |
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the interim; an individual of great conviction and compassion, he |
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has inspired many through his impassioned teaching and unwavering |
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belief in the power of prayer; and |
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WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Brother Garner is supported |
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by a loving family; he married his high school sweetheart, the |
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former Tracey Lynne Basham, in 1985, and today, they are the proud |
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parents of seven children, Jessica Sherrill and her husband, |
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Joshua, and Benjamin, Rachel, Luke, Samuel, Donald, and Emma |
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Garner; in his leisure time, he enjoys mountain biking and golfing; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Don Garner has been a tremendous source of |
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encouragement, guidance, and solace for members of the Texas |
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Legislature, and it is a pleasure to honor him for 50 years of life |
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well lived; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby honor Donald Wayne Garner |
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on his 50th birthday and extend to him sincere best wishes for the |
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future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Brother Garner as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Hughes |
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Smithee |
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Cook |
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Dutton |
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Zedler |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 94 was adopted by the House on July |
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25, 2013, by a non-record vote. |
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______________________________ |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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