Bill Text: TX HR1332 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Congratulating Jack Tolbert of Keller on his 80th anniversary as a pilot.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-05-07 - Reported enrolled [HR1332 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HR1332-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 1332

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Centenarian Jack Tolbert of Keller is celebrating
his 80th year as a pilot in 2019; and
WHEREAS, Born in Greenwood, South Carolina, on August 16,
1918, Mr. Tolbert learned to fly in 1939 as a member of the
U.S. government's Civilian Pilot Training Program; the following
year, he became a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps, serving as an
instructor for other young pilots; and
WHEREAS, After leaving the military, Mr. Tolbert worked as a
commercial pilot for American Airlines, and he rose to the rank of
captain before retiring in 1978; he then went on to serve as
director of training and procedures for Southwest Airlines; and
WHEREAS, Well into his 100th year, this dynamic gentleman
continues to fly regularly in his Piper Cherokee aircraft; he is one
of the world's oldest active pilots; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Tolbert enjoys the love
and support of his wife, Velma Guy, as well as that of his three
sons, Scott, Dale, and Morgan; and
WHEREAS, Jack Tolbert is an inspiration to people of all ages
for his skill, his joie de vivre, and his boundless energy, and he
is indeed deserving of special recognition at this time; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jack Tolbert on his 80th
anniversary as a pilot and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued happiness and blue skies; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Tolbert as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Parker
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1332 was adopted by the House on May
3, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House