H.R. No. 475

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Gary Parker has retired from the JBS beef processing plant in Cactus, drawing to a close a notable tenure with the company that has spanned 41 years; and

WHEREAS, After moving to Dumas in 1973, Mr. Parker worked pouring concrete, and one of his first jobs was helping to build the JBS Cactus facility; and

WHEREAS, A few years later, Mr. Parker applied for a job at the plant, and he first hired on as a forklift driver in the shipping department; over the course of his exemplary tenure with JBS, he spent much of his time working in the cattle pens, and he also distinguished himself in a variety of other positions; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Parker earned the respect and admiration of his supervisors and coworkers with his strong work ethic, rarely missing a day during his many decades of employment; and

WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Parker enjoys the love and support of his wife, Tish, as well as that of his 11 children and 30 grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Gary Parker's dedication, skill, and commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the operations of the JBS Cactus facility, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent as he embarks upon the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Gary Parker on his retirement from the JBS beef processing plant in Cactus 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. Parker as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Price

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 475 was adopted by the House on August 15, 2017, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House