By: Kubiak H.R. No. 513 73R7655 CBD-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The untimely deaths of Kenneth R. and Bonnie 1-2 Huddleston on February 27, 1993, are a tragic loss to the many 1-3 friends and relatives of this exceptional couple, and they will be 1-4 forever remembered for their legacy of service to the ideal of 1-5 excellence in education in the State of Texas; and 1-6 WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas A&M University, Mr. Huddleston 1-7 received his degree in petroleum engineering from the university 1-8 and remained profoundly devoted to the institution throughout his 1-9 life; a former member of the Corps of Cadets, he maintained an 1-10 active voice in campus issues and was elected vice-chairman of the 1-11 Corps Development Council shortly before his passing; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Mr. Huddleston held several key management positions 1-13 with Pennzoil Exploration and Production Company and served as 1-14 president of Proven Properties, Inc., until his retirement in 1990; 1-15 and 1-16 WHEREAS, Mrs. Huddleston, a graduate of the University of 1-17 North Texas, was a respected professional as well, having 1-18 maintained an active career as a schoolteacher for many years; 1-19 admired by all for her unselfish spirit and zest for life, she 1-20 loyally championed many worthy causes, and her special gift for 1-21 teaching was a key element in the success of her students; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Together, the Huddlestons worked faithfully to 1-23 preserve the traditions of excellence and innovative research so 1-24 outstanding in the educational history of this state; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Sincere in their desire to encourage quality 2-2 education, these respected benefactors gave a great deal in support 2-3 of various programs at Texas A&M University; united in purpose, 2-4 they contributed funds for the construction of the Sam Houston 2-5 Sanders Corps of Cadets Center, donated 20 Sul Ross Scholarships to 2-6 support Corps students, and provided many scholarships for students 2-7 in the field of petroleum engineering; and 2-8 WHEREAS, As friends and loved ones mourn their loss, they 2-9 will surely recall the outstanding wisdom, generosity, and 2-10 compassion of this cherished couple for many years to come; 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 lives of Kenneth R. and 2-14 Bonnie Huddleston and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of 2-15 their family: to Mr. Huddleston's mother, Jewell Dukes Huddleston; 2-16 to his brothers and sister-in-law, Billy Pete and Flora Huddleston 2-17 and Gerald K. Huddleston; to his nephews and niece and their 2-18 families, Peter Duke, Kathy, and Will Huddleston, W. Paul, 2-19 Dorianne, and Emily Louise Huddleston, and Peter, Lisa, Mitchell, 2-20 and Jordan Currie; to Mrs. Huddleston's sister, Mary Evelyn 2-21 Skinner; to her brother, James Ellis Goodman; to her nieces and 2-22 nephews, Bonnie and Bill Wettengel, Kathy and Denny Anderson, Steve 2-23 Skinner, and Dick Goodman; and to the many other friends and loved 2-24 ones of this special couple; and, be it further 2-25 RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared 2-26 for the members of their family and that when the Texas House of 2-27 Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Kenneth R. 3-1 and Bonnie Huddleston.