Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to congratulating Larry Forehand of Pasadena on the 30th anniversary of Casa Ole restaurants.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to congratulating Weldon Willig on being named Southwest Region National Coach of the Year by Schutt Sports.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to honoring John McDivitt of Houston on the occasion of his retirement from the American Red Cross after 38 years of service.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to honoring James Ellis "Jim" Hall for his motor sports achievements and congratulating him on the opening of the Chaparral Gallery at the Petroleum Museum in Midland.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to designating September 2004 as Luekemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month in Texas.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to congratulating the Coyle Middle School Band of Garland on receiving the John Philip Sousa Foundation Sudler Silver Cup award for 2003.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to congratulating Dr. Claude Thomas and the First Baptist Church Euless on the occasion of the church's 100th anniversary.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to congratulating the Shallowater High School girls' basketball team on winning the 2003-2004 UIL Class 2A State Championship.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to congratulating the Shallowater High School boys' basketball team on winning the 2004 UIL Class 2A State Championship.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to congratulating Coach Doug Davalos and the Sul Ross State University Lobos men's basketball team on repeating as American Southwest Conference West Division champs, winning the American Southwest Conference title, and advancing to the Sweet 16 in the 2004 NCAA Division III tournament.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas Senate and House of Representatives relating to paying tribute to the life of US Army Sgt. William Cody Eckhart of Rocksprings, who died on April 10, 2004, at the age of 25 while serving in Iraq.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas Senate and House of Representatives relating to commending the Big Spring Veterans Administration Medical Center for providing quality medical treatment and care to our nation's veterans.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas Senate and House of Representatives relating to extending best wishes to the Saint Cecilia Catholic Church in Los Fresnos on the occasion of its 47th anniversary.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas Senate and House of Representatives relating to honoring Dr. Richard R. Moore on the occasion of his retirement from Del Mar College in Corpus Christi in August, 2004, after 40 years of service.

Daily newspaper from Altus, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Alvin, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Baytown, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "A critical element of the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) information technology program is its continuing work with the Department of Defense (DOD) to achieve the ability to exchange patient health care information and create electronic medical records for use by veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their health care providers."

Daily newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

This report discusses implementation of the Government Performance and Results Act.

Handwritten note written on the back of recycled paper listing names of individuals on June 7, 2004.

A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "Improving the federal hiring process is critical given the increasing number of new hires expected in the next few years. Congress asked GAO to report on the (1) status of recent efforts to help improve the federal hiring process and (2) extent to which federal agencies are using two new hiring flexibilities--category rating and direct-hire authority. Category rating permits an agency to select any job candidate placed in a best-qualified category. Direct-hire authority allows an agency to appoint individuals to positions without adherence to certain competitive examination requirements when there is a severe shortage of qualified candidates or a critical hiring need."

Testimony issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "The executive branch hired nearly 95,000 new employees during fiscal year 2003. Improving the federal hiring process is critical given the increasing number of new hires expected in the next few years. In May 2003, GAO issued a report highlighting several key problems in the federal hiring process. That report concluded that the process needed improvement and included several recommendations to address the problems. Today, GAO is releasing a followup report requested by the subcommittee that discusses (1) the status of recent efforts to help improve the federal hiring process and (2) the extent to which federal agencies are using two new hiring flexibilities--category rating and direct-hire authority. Category rating permits an agency manager to select any job candidate placed in a best-qualified category. Direct-hire authority allows an agency to appoint individuals to positions without adherence to certain competitive examination requirements when there is a severe shortage of qualified candidates or a critical hiring need."

Invitational flyer to a late night party on June 17, 2004 hosted by John Sharp and Dr. David Alameel. Includes map directions to Houston's Downtown Aquarium.