88R29986 TBO-D
 
  By: Lozano H.R. No. 1758
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Richard Max Callahan of Canton is achieving his goal
  of visiting all 63 U.S. national parks by traveling to the last park
  on his list, National Park of American Samoa, on May 25, 2023; and
         WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Canton, Max Callahan has
  enjoyed experiencing the many natural wonders of regions across the
  United States, and some of his favorite national parks include
  Yosemite, Zion, Glacier, and Acadia; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Callahan is a former educator and administrator
  for the Canton Independent School District, where he worked as a
  social studies and history teacher at Canton Junior High School for
  many years; he also served as principal of Canton Junior High from
  1985 to 2000, and he led Canton High School from 2000 to 2008 and
  again in fall 2013; he holds bachelor's and master's degrees from
  East Texas State University; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Callahan benefits from the
  love and support of his wife, Marilyn, and he takes great pride in
  his daughters, Lauren and Erin, and grandsons, Miles and Owen; and
         WHEREAS, The establishment and preservation of the U.S.
  national parks have allowed generations of Americans to explore and
  appreciate the natural splendor of our country, and Max Callahan is
  to be commended for the patriotism and dedication he has
  demonstrated in taking full advantage of all that these treasured
  landmarks have to offer; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Richard Max Callahan on achieving
  his goal of visiting all 63 U.S. national parks and extend to him
  sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Callahan as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.