Texas HR 1524: Congratulating the Barrientes Middle School cheerleading team on winning a title at the 2019 NCA Senior and Junior High School National Championship.

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89(R) HR 1524 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

  

  

  
 H.R. No. 1524

  

  

   

 R E S O L U T I O N

   

        WHEREAS, Gary Calfee is retiring as an attorney in 2025 after 

  

 a notable career that has made him a well-known figure in the Texas 

  

 Capitol community; and

  

        WHEREAS, A native of Waco, Mr. Calfee is the second of four 

  

 children born to Rowena and Richard W. Calfee, and he graduated from 

  

 Richfield High School in 1968; he went on to earn a degree in 

  

 government from The University of Texas at Austin, and while 

  

 completing his studies, he began working at the State Capitol; he 

  

 later received a law degree from the UT School of Law; and

  

        WHEREAS, In his work as an attorney and legislative advocate, 

  

 Mr. Calfee has gained a reputation for his dedication, integrity, 

  

 and self-reliance; he is also renowned in state government circles 

  

 for his excellent cooking skills, with his pozole, beef tenderloin, 

  

 and other specialties earning many loyal fans; and

  

        WHEREAS, Bearing the soul of a cowboy, Mr. Calfee looks 

  

 forward to spending his retirement at his ranch in New Mexico; in 

  

 all his endeavors, he enjoys the love and support of his wife, 

  

 Laura; and

  

        WHEREAS, Over the course of four decades, Gary Calfee has 

  

 exemplified the values and principles of a true Texan in his work, 

  

 and he will be missed by the many friends he has made at the State 

  

 Capitol; now, therefore, be it

  

        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas 

  

 Legislature hereby congratulate Gary Calfee on his retirement 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. Calfee as an expression of high regard by the Texas 

   

 House of Representatives.

  

   

 Geren

   

   

 ______________________________

   

 Speaker of the House     

  

   

        I certify that H.R. No. 1524 was adopted by the House on June 

   

 2, 2025, by a non-record vote.

   

   

 ______________________________

   

 Chief Clerk of the House