By:  Johnson, Jerry                                    H.R. No. 461
       73R7479 SAJ-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The recent death of Doyle Chadwick on January 28,
    1-2  1993, at the age of 76, has brought a great loss to the many
    1-3  friends and relatives of this distinguished and public-spirited
    1-4  Texan; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, A native of Long Branch in Panola County,
    1-6  Mr. Chadwick will be fondly remembered as a devoted husband, a
    1-7  loving father, a loyal friend, and an upstanding citizen who
    1-8  demonstrated an exemplary concern for the well-being of others; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, He pursued a successful career as a carpenter with
   1-10  the Ethel Corporation in Houston, where he joined the ranks of the
   1-11  Oil, Chemical, and Atomic Workers and was highly regarded by his
   1-12  union fellows and colleagues; and
   1-13        WHEREAS, Mr. Chadwick enjoyed a notable reputation in local
   1-14  political circles and was well-known for his active involvement as
   1-15  an election judge with the Harris County Democratic Party for more
   1-16  than 20 years; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, Mr. Chadwick was a man of many talents and causes
   1-18  who took a keen interest in agricultural issues, capably serving as
   1-19  a member of the Shelby County Farm Bureau's board of directors for
   1-20  the last 13 years and as its president for the last six years; and
   1-21        WHEREAS, He tirelessly worked toward the betterment of
   1-22  agricultural interests across the state and played an instrumental
   1-23  role in Texas Farm Bureau political activities; in addition, when
   1-24  South Texas farmers and ranchers were in desperate need of hay, he
    2-1  spearheaded distribution efforts, helping to raise contributions
    2-2  and arranging for railcar shipment; and
    2-3        WHEREAS, Mr. Chadwick was a man of boundless energies who
    2-4  shared with the youth of the community his interest in and
    2-5  commitment to agricultural concerns, lending his support and
    2-6  enthusiastic backing to their many 4-H Club and FFA activities; and
    2-7        WHEREAS, A man of great vision, he devoted much of his life
    2-8  to the betterment of his community, and though his presence will be
    2-9  deeply missed, his unique spirit will surely live on in the hearts
   2-10  and minds of the many people whose lives he touched; now,
   2-11  therefore, be it
   2-12        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
   2-13  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Doyle Chadwick and
   2-14  extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family:  to his
   2-15  devoted wife of 56 years, Shirley Chadwick; to his daughter, Gene
   2-16  Elizabeth Lee; to his son, Doyle James Chadwick; and to the other
   2-17  members of his family; and, be it further
   2-18        RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
   2-19  for the members of his family and that when the Texas House of
   2-20  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Doyle
   2-21  Chadwick.