By:  Denton                                            H.R. No. 263
       73R2184 BNL-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The many friends and family of H. Edward Alford were
    1-2  deeply saddened by the passing of this esteemed gentleman on
    1-3  December 19, 1992, at the age of 60; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, Born September 28, 1932, in Columbus, Ohio,
    1-5  Mr. Alford earned a bachelor's degree in geology from Ohio State
    1-6  University in 1955; and
    1-7        WHEREAS, This patriotic citizen then served his nation as a
    1-8  pilot in the United States Air Force and was stationed at James
    1-9  Connally Air Force Base in Waco; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, After completing his military service, Mr. Alford
   1-11  made his home in Waco where he enjoyed a long and distinguished
   1-12  career in construction and land development; through hard work and
   1-13  determination, he was able to build a successful business of his
   1-14  own; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, He was honored for his business acumen and hard work
   1-16  in 1992 when the Waco Chamber of Commerce recognized his enterprise
   1-17  as one of the top seven small businesses in Waco; and
   1-18        WHEREAS, Despite his busy schedule, this respected individual
   1-19  still found time to dedicate to professional organizations and to
   1-20  his community; he generously shared his expertise and leadership
   1-21  skills as an active member of the Heart of Texas Builders
   1-22  Association and through his service on the McLennan County
   1-23  Appraisal Board; and
   1-24        WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Mr. Alford enjoyed the love
    2-1  and support of his devoted wife, Nyla Paulson Alford, whom he
    2-2  married on May 10, 1959; their marriage was blessed with four
    2-3  children, and Mr. Alford took great pride in their many
    2-4  accomplishments; and
    2-5        WHEREAS, H. Edward Alford will long be remembered by those
    2-6  who knew and loved him not only as an enterprising businessman, but
    2-7  as a devoted father and a loving husband as well; though his
    2-8  presence is gone from us now, his unique spirit will surely live on
    2-9  in the hearts of the many people whose lives he touched; now,
   2-10  therefore, be it
   2-11        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
   2-12  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of H. Edward Alford and
   2-13  extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family:  to his wife,
   2-14  Nyla Paulson Alford of Waco; to his mother, Virginia Alford of
   2-15  Tucson, Arizona; to his three sons, Nathan Alford and Bradley
   2-16  Alford, both of Waco, and Craig Alford of Bedford; to his two
   2-17  brothers, Sam Alford of Tucson, Arizona, and Dr. Nathan Alford of
   2-18  Kildeer, Illinois; and to all those who mourn the loss of this fine
   2-19  gentleman; and, be it further
   2-20        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-21  prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
   2-22  House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
   2-23  H. Edward Alford.