SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 284
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Drayton McLane Jr. for his exceptional contributions
  to Milam County; and
         WHEREAS, A native of Milam County, Drayton McLane is
  chairman of the McLane Group and the former chief executive
  officer of the Houston Astros; he grew up in Cameron, and at the
  age of nine, he began working in his family's wholesale grocery
  business, the McLane Company, where he learned firsthand the
  value of a strong work ethic; and
         WHEREAS, After graduating from Baylor University and
  earning a master's degree in business administration from
  Michigan State University, he returned to work in his family's
  business and served as a truck-loader on the second shift;
  through dedication and hard work, he rose through the ranks to
  become president and chief executive officer of the McLane
  Company in 1964; under his leadership, the company achieved an
  average annual growth rate of 30 percent and grew to become a $19
  billion enterprise; and
         WHEREAS, A highly successful businessman, Drayton McLane
  has been a generous contributor to numerous charitable and civic
  efforts across Milam County; a notable example of his generosity
  was his decision to donate funds to reconstruct and restore a
  derilict 1891 building in Cameron to serve as the city's new city
  hall; he has also made contributions to local volunteer fire
  departments, and he recently provided more than 700 boxes of food
  to aid citizens affected by the historic 2021 winter storm; and
         WHEREAS, Drayton McLane's generosity and support will
  continue to have a positive impact on the fabric of life for Milam
  County residents for generations to come, and it is truly fitting
  that he receive special recognition for his community leadership
  and philanthropy; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, hereby express sincerest appreciation to Drayton
  McLane for his outstanding achievements and for his invaluable
  contributions to the people of Milam County; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Schwertner
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on April 20, 2021.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate