H.R. No. 2853
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Allyn L. Archer retired from Holt Company of Texas
on December 31, 2014, and the conclusion of his outstanding 43-year
career provides a fitting opportunity to recognize this esteemed
Texan; and
WHEREAS, A native of the Valley, Mr. Archer graduated from
McAllen High School and went on to attend The University of
Texas--Pan American; he joined the United States Air Force in 1967
and was stationed in Okinawa, California, and Texas before he was
honorably discharged with the rank of staff sergeant; and
WHEREAS, In 1971, Mr. Archer began his career with Holt
Company, the Caterpillar dealership in Central and South Texas, as
a service technician leadman; after gaining experience in sales and
management positions, he was appointed executive vice president and
general manager in 1986; he became a partner in 1993, and two years
later he was promoted to president and chief operating officer; and
WHEREAS, Through Mr. Archer's astute leadership, Holt
Company has grown from one of the smallest Caterpillar dealerships
in the country to the largest, based on sales volume, and HOLT CAT
now operates in 118 Texas counties from the Red River to the Rio
Grande; and
WHEREAS, In addition to guiding a major business enterprise,
Mr. Archer has been active in a number of important organizations,
including the Texas Good Roads/Transportation Association, the
Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, and the Rotary Club of San
Antonio; and
WHEREAS, Allyn Archer's dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to excellence have greatly benefited Holt Company of
Texas, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent
as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Allyn L. Archer on his retirement
from Holt Company of Texas 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 Mr. Archer as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
King of Uvalde
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2853 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House