R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On March 31, 2001, the Honorable Nolan J. "Buzz" 1-2 Robnett reached the ripe old age of 60, and the Texas House of 1-3 Representatives takes great pleasure in acknowledging this notable 1-4 milestone in his life; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas Tech University, Mr. Robnett 1-6 earned a seat in the Texas House of Representatives in 1978, and 1-7 over the course of seven legislative sessions his efforts 1-8 significantly benefited his constituents in the Lubbock area and 1-9 citizens across the Lone Star State; and 1-10 WHEREAS, This dynamic public servant was an active and 1-11 informed voice on the House Appropriations, Business and Industry, 1-12 Calendars, Elections, Energy Resources, Environmental Affairs, 1-13 Financial Institutions, General Investigating, and Government 1-14 Organization committees, and he also exhibited outstanding 1-15 leadership as chairman of the House Retirement and Aging Committee; 1-16 and 1-17 WHEREAS, Although his nativity date is perilously close to 1-18 April Fool's Day, Mr. Robnett has consistently proven to friend and 1-19 adversary alike that a fool is something he could never be taken 1-20 for, and his mental acuity remains one of his keenest assets, even 1-21 given his advancing age; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Mr. Robnett's absence from the floor of the Texas 1-23 house as an elected representative has not made him a forgotten 1-24 man, and the members of this chamber are proud to join his 2-1 daughters, Denise and Jennifer, as well as the rest of his family, 2-2 friends, and business associates in helping him endure this joyful 2-3 event; now, therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-5 Legislature hereby congratulate the Honorable Nolan J. "Buzz" 2-6 Robnett on the momentous occasion of his 60th birthday and extend 2-7 to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it 2-8 further 2-9 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-10 prepared for Mr. Robnett as an expression of high regard from his 2-11 friends and former colleagues in the Texas House of 2-12 Representatives. Brimer _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 648 was adopted by the House on April 2, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House