TITLE: Congratulating L. Don Perkins of Cedar Park on his 90th birthday.

SUMMARY: Congratulating L. Don Perkins of Cedar Park on his 90th birthday.

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WHEREAS, The 90th birthday of an esteemed Texan is indeed cause for celebration, and L. Don Perkins of Cedar Park marked this significant milestone in his life on July 29, 2017; and WHEREAS, Born in Amory, Mississippi, in 1927, Don Perkins enlisted in the United States Army not long before the end of World War II and went on to serve in the Marine Reserve; after attending Hinds Junior College, where he was a member of the football team, he completed his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and business at Mississippi State University; he pursued a career in the energy sector and was especially involved in natural gas processing; and WHEREAS, Mr. Perkins has shared a fulfilling marriage of 64 years with his fellow MSU graduate Virginia Barfield Perkins; they are the parents of three treasured children, and they take great pride in their eight grandchildren; before moving to Central Texas in March 2017, the couple lived in Houston for more than six decades; and WHEREAS, An avid fisherman, Mr. Perkins was involved in the early development of the Coastal Conservation Association, and he launched the Star Tournament, which boasted more than 40,000 participants in 2016; he was also appointed to the Gulf Coast Marine Fishery Council by President George H. W. Bush; exploring other parts of the country, he hiked down the Grand Canyon when he was 65 and again at 80, and he continued to ski the moguls until he was 84; and WHEREAS, Don Perkins has earned the admiration and affection of countless people, and it is truly a pleasure to honor him for having joined an elite group of Texans who can look back on nine decades of meaningful achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate L. Don Perkins on his 90th 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. Perkins as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Dale Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 168 was adopted by the House on August 15, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House