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  By: White H.R. No. 57
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
  passing of Earl Wayne Fletcher Sr. of Longview on July 3, 2021, at
  the age of 95; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Herman and Alice Fletcher, Earl Fletcher
  was born in Rio Hondo on April 24, 1926, and he grew up with the
  companionship of 10 siblings, Don, Bob, Barbara, Melvin, Doug,
  David, Johnny, Karen Ann, Nancy, and Evalynn; he graduated from Rio
  Hondo High School and went on to earn a bachelor's degree at Texas
  A&I University in Kingsville; answering his nation's call to duty,
  he joined the United States Navy and served aboard the USS Franklin
  during World War II; and
         WHEREAS, Returning to civilian life, Mr. Fletcher became a
  chemist at the Hoechst Celanese Corporation and later worked as an
  insurance agent for State Farm; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Fletcher enjoyed the love
  and support of his wife, Ruth, with whom he shared a rewarding union
  until her passing; he took great pride in his two children, Wayne
  and Elaine, and with the passing years, he had the pleasure of
  seeing his family grow to include six grandchildren and six
  great-grandchildren; sustained by a deep and abiding faith, he was
  a valued congregant of First Baptist Church Kingsville, where he
  also served as a deacon; upon moving to Village Mills in 1996, he
  joined Wildwood Baptist Church; and
         WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his faith, and his
  country, Earl Fletcher earned the lasting respect and admiration of
  all who were privileged to know him, and they will forever hold him
  close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
  Earl Wayne Fletcher Sr. and extend sincere condolences to all who
  mourn his passing; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Earl
  Fletcher.