H.R. No. 94
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Donald Wayne Garner celebrated his 50th birthday on
July 2, 2013, and this occasion provides a welcome opportunity to
recognize this respected member of the Capitol community; and
WHEREAS, A native of the Lone Star State, Don Garner was born
at Baylor Hospital in Dallas in 1963; he graduated from Plano Senior
High School and played football for Ranger College before earning
his bachelor's degree from The University of Texas at Austin; and
WHEREAS, Brother Garner worked for Electronic Data Systems
for nearly a decade before enrolling at Criswell College, where he
received his master of divinity degree; through the years, he has
led a number of congregations, pastoring First Baptist Church of
Blue Ridge, First Baptist Elmont, and Central Baptist Church in
Aurora, Colorado; and
WHEREAS, In 2008, Brother Garner joined Capitol Commission, a
national ministry that specializes in serving elected officials; in
his role as Texas state director, he conducts weekly Bible studies
with legislators and staff during the legislative session and
travels throughout the state to provide continued support during
the interim; an individual of great conviction and compassion, he
has inspired many through his impassioned teaching and unwavering
belief in the power of prayer; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Brother Garner is supported
by a loving family; he married his high school sweetheart, the
former Tracey Lynne Basham, in 1985, and today, they are the proud
parents of seven children, Jessica Sherrill and her husband,
Joshua, and Benjamin, Rachel, Luke, Samuel, Donald, and Emma
Garner; in his leisure time, he enjoys mountain biking and golfing;
and
WHEREAS, Don Garner has been a tremendous source of
encouragement, guidance, and solace for members of the Texas
Legislature, and it is a pleasure to honor him for 50 years of life
well lived; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby honor Donald Wayne Garner
on his 50th birthday 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 Brother Garner as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Hughes
Smithee
Cook
Dutton
Zedler
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 94 was adopted by the House on July
25, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House