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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 149
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join the citizens of Austin in celebrating February 18, 2017, as |
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Verlin Callahan Day; and |
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WHEREAS, On February 18, friends and family of Verlin |
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Callahan are joining together to celebrate the local legend's 78th |
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birthday and his recent retirement as general manager of Callahan's |
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General Store after 38 years of leadership and service; and |
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WHEREAS, The Callahan family settled in Central Texas in |
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the 1850s, and in the ensuing years, descendants have played an |
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integral role in the growth and vitality of the region; and |
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WHEREAS, In 1952, Verlin's father, Earl Callahan, worked in |
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partnership with three associates to establish a cattle auction near |
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Austin; he later expanded the auction to include a feed mill; in |
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1964, Verlin was asked to lead the business, and in 1978, the family |
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built Callahan's General Store on the original auction site; and |
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WHEREAS, Under Verlin's steady hand, the general store grew |
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to become one of Austin's most iconic family businesses; working |
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alongside many of his family members, he ensured that the store |
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offered customers a unique shopping experience in a friendly |
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environment; in addition to providing feed, fertilizer, western |
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apparel, and hardware to clientele, Verlin worked to make Callahan's |
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a popular destination for local music and community fellowship; and |
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WHEREAS, Verlin Callahan is a beloved Central Texas |
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resident who is admired for his outstanding civic leadership and |
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his extensive service with the Austin-Travis County Livestock |
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Show and Rodeo; he is a treasured citizen of Texas, and it is |
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indeed fitting that he is being honored in celebration of his |
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birthday and his retirement; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Verlin Callahan for his many |
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contributions to his community and to the state and extend to him |
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best wishes on the occasion of his retirement and his 78th |
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birthday; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Watson |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 8, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |