H.R. No. 1437 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Carl Seal of Cottle County has received a 50-year service award from the Scottish Rite Valley of Lubbock, and this achievement indeed merits special recognition; and WHEREAS, Mr. Seal was honored during a special ceremony attended by a number of guests, including his wife, Linda Seal; this prestigious award was presented to him by Doug Adkins, the Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the Supreme Council in Texas; and WHEREAS, Members of the Scottish Rite work to improve the quality of life in their communities by teaching and emulating the principles of brotherly love, tolerance, charity, and truth; and WHEREAS, For the past half century, Mr. Seal has exemplified the ideals of the Scottish Rite, and it is indeed a pleasure to join in recognizing him for this remarkable accomplishment; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Carl Seal on his receipt of a 50-year service award from the Scottish Rite Valley of Lubbock 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. Seal as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Springer ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1437 was adopted by the House on April 27, 2017, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House