TITLE: Congratulating World War II veteran Leon Evans of Trinity on his 103rd birthday.

SUMMARY: Congratulating World War II veteran Leon Evans of Trinity on his 103rd birthday.

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WHEREAS, The 103rd birthday of an esteemed Texan is indeed cause for celebration, and World War II veteran Leon Evans of Trinity is marking this special milestone in his life on April 11, 2015; and WHEREAS, Born in 1912, Mr. Evans came of age during the war and served his country in the United States Army Air Forces as a mechanic from 1942 to 1945; he went through basic training at Dale Mabry Army Air Base in Tallahassee, Florida, and at a base in South Carolina, and he was stationed in New Guinea; as he likes to say, his service lasted exactly three years, three months, and eight days; and WHEREAS, Today, Mr. Evans remains in good health, and he can be seen driving his pickup truck around town; every week, he generously mows the lawn for the Presbyterian Church; and WHEREAS, A respected member of the community, Leon Evans is a source of tremendous inspiration, and in sharing the experience gained through more than a century of life well lived, he bestows a precious gift of wisdom that benefits all who are fortunate enough to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Leon Evans on his 103rd birthday and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Evans as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Ashby Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1735 was adopted by the House on May 7, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House