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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Gary Calfee is retiring as an attorney in 2025 after |
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a notable career that has made him a well-known figure in the Texas |
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Capitol community; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Waco, Mr. Calfee is the second of four |
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children born to Rowena and Richard W. Calfee, and he graduated from |
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Richfield High School in 1968; he went on to earn a degree in |
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government from The University of Texas at Austin, and while |
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completing his studies, he began working at the State Capitol; he |
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later received a law degree from the UT School of Law; and |
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WHEREAS, In his work as an attorney and legislative advocate, |
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Mr. Calfee has gained a reputation for his dedication, integrity, |
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and self-reliance; he is also renowned in state government circles |
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for his excellent cooking skills, with his pozole, beef tenderloin, |
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and other specialties earning many loyal fans; and |
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WHEREAS, Bearing the soul of a cowboy, Mr. Calfee looks |
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forward to spending his retirement at his ranch in New Mexico; in |
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all his endeavors, he enjoys the love and support of his wife, |
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Laura; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of four decades, Gary Calfee has |
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exemplified the values and principles of a true Texan in his work, |
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and he will be missed by the many friends he has made at the State |
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Capitol; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Gary Calfee on his retirement and |
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extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Calfee as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |