TITLE: Congratulating John Yeager of Wylie on his 80th birthday.

SUMMARY: Congratulating John Yeager of Wylie on his 80th birthday.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The 80th birthday of an esteemed Texan is indeed cause for celebration, and John Aulton Yeager of Wylie is marking this significant milestone in his life on April 3, 2021; and WHEREAS, Born in Nevada, Texas, in 1941, John Yeager graduated from high school in his hometown in 1959; he went on to complete his bachelor's degree at the University of North Texas, and from 1963 to 1969, he served his country in the United States Air Force; and WHEREAS, Mr. Yeager purchased the Wylie Insurance Agency in 1974 and received the Insurance CIC designation the following year; an admired member of the business community, he has given generously of his time, energy, and expertise to such organizations as the Wylie Chamber of Commerce and the Wylie Lions Club; he is considered the state's longest-tenured member of an economic development board, and he has further served on the board of Wylie Community Christian Care Center; in addition, he is a valued congregant of First Baptist Church; he received the Rotary Ethics Award, and in 1989, he was named Wylie Citizen of the Year; and WHEREAS, Devoted to his family, Mr. Yeager shared a fulfilling relationship of 42 years with his wife, Patty Yeager, until her passing; he takes great pride in his daughters and grandsons, and he enjoys traveling and spending time with them; and WHEREAS, John Yeager has inspired innumerable people through his civic contributions and his commitment to his family and faith, and this memorable occasion provides a welcome opportunity for his friends and loved ones to express the deep affection they hold for him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate John Yeager on his 80th 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. Yeager as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Noble Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 306 was adopted by the House on March 25, 2021, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House