Congratulating Gary Calfee on his retirement as an attorney.

89(R) HR 1524 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 1524

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Gary Calfee is retiring as an attorney in 2025 after

a notable career that has made him a well-known figure in the Texas

Capitol community; and

WHEREAS, A native of Waco, Mr. Calfee is the second of four

children born to Rowena and Richard W. Calfee, and he graduated from

Richfield High School in 1968; he went on to earn a degree in

government from The University of Texas at Austin, and while

completing his studies, he began working at the State Capitol; he

later received a law degree from the UT School of Law; and

WHEREAS, In his work as an attorney and legislative advocate,

Mr. Calfee has gained a reputation for his dedication, integrity,

and self-reliance; he is also renowned in state government circles

for his excellent cooking skills, with his pozole, beef tenderloin,

and other specialties earning many loyal fans; and

WHEREAS, Bearing the soul of a cowboy, Mr. Calfee looks

forward to spending his retirement at his ranch in New Mexico; in

all his endeavors, he enjoys the love and support of his wife,

Laura; and

WHEREAS, Over the course of four decades, Gary Calfee has

exemplified the values and principles of a true Texan in his work,

and he will be missed by the many friends he has made at the State

Capitol; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas

Legislature hereby congratulate Gary Calfee on his retirement 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. Calfee as an expression of high regard by the Texas

House of Representatives.

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1524 was adopted by the House on June

2, 2025, by a non-record vote.

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Chief Clerk of the House