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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the |
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passing of George W. Atteberry of Woodville on August 3, 2021, at |
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the age of 78; and |
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WHEREAS, George Atteberry was born on July 9, 1943; answering |
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his nation's call to duty, he joined the United States Air Force and |
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went on to complete four tours in Vietnam; he ultimately retired |
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from the military at the rank of tech sergeant after 22 years of |
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dedicated service; and |
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WHEREAS, Returning to civilian life, Mr. Atteberry worked as |
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a corrections officer for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice |
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for 15 years; a valued member of his community, he served with the |
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Ivanhoe Volunteer Fire Department and the Warren Volunteer Fire |
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Department, and he was later appointed fire marshal of the Tyler |
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County emergency district; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Atteberry enjoyed the love |
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and support of his wife, Antoinette, and he took great pride in his |
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daughters, Shawnee and Nacole; with the passing years, he had the |
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pleasure of welcoming into his family numerous grandchildren and |
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great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Known for his kindness, wisdom, and strength of |
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character, George Atteberry earned the respect and admiration of |
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all who were fortunate enough to know him, and he leaves behind a |
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legacy of service that his loved ones can remember with pride; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of |
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George W. Atteberry and extend deepest condolences to the members |
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of his family: to his wife, Antoinette Atteberry; to his daughters, |
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Shawnee Lovin and Nacole Miller; to his brother, Kyle Atteberry; to |
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his grandchildren, Kenneth Atteberry, Desiree Swenson, Alicia |
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Atteberry, and Krysteena Brockman; to his nieces, nephews, and |
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great-grandchildren; and to his other relatives and friends; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of George |
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Atteberry. |