By: Chisum H.R. No. 613 73R9673 PAN-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The State of Texas has lost a distinguished Texan 1-2 with the passing of our former colleague, the Honorable Foster 1-3 Whaley, on April 25, 1993, at the age of 73; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born March 23, 1920, he was graduated from Texas A&M 1-5 University in 1949, at which time he entered the Texas Agricultural 1-6 Extension Service, with which he enjoyed an outstanding tenure that 1-7 spanned nearly three decades until his retirement in 1975; and 1-8 WHEREAS, While a young man, this patriotic gentleman proudly 1-9 served his country in the European Theater under General George 1-10 Patton and earned the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart for his 1-11 meritorious service during four major campaigns; and 1-12 WHEREAS, A resident of Pampa, Mr. Whaley served as a member 1-13 of the Texas House of Representatives from 1979 until his 1-14 retirement in 1989 and brought to his legislative office a wealth 1-15 of valuable knowledge and expertise that he acquired throughout a 1-16 lifetime of farming and ranching in Armstrong, Carson, and Gray 1-17 counties; and 1-18 WHEREAS, During his exceptional tenure as a member of the 1-19 house, Mr. Whaley exercised his considerable leadership abilities 1-20 as the budget and oversight chairman for the Committee on County 1-21 Affairs for eight years and as an active member of a number of 1-22 other key committees, including the Appropriations Committee and 1-23 the Committee on Agriculture and Livestock; and 1-24 WHEREAS, An active local business and civic leader as well, 2-1 Mr. Whaley generously shared his time and talents to benefit his 2-2 profession and his community as a founding member of the Texas 2-3 Cattle Feeders Association and as an active member of the Pampa 2-4 Chamber of Commerce, the Pampa Kiwanis Club, and the Texas Farm 2-5 Bureau; and 2-6 WHEREAS, In addition, Mr. Whaley was a devoted family man who 2-7 shared a rich and rewarding marriage with his wife of 41 years, 2-8 Lois, and took great pride in the achievements of his children, 2-9 Wayne, Christie, and Karlette, all of whom followed in their 2-10 father's footsteps as graduates of Texas A&M University; and 2-11 WHEREAS, Mr. Whaley earned numerous well-deserved honors over 2-12 the course of his fine career, including being named "Man of the 2-13 Year" by the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, one of the top 2-14 10 county agents in the nation by the national publication, Farm 2-15 Technology, and the recipient of his alma mater's highest honor, 2-16 the Texas Superior Service Award; and 2-17 WHEREAS, Foster Whaley was a caring and courageous citizen 2-18 who will long be remembered for his outstanding service to the 2-19 State of Texas; though his presence will be greatly missed by all 2-20 who knew him, his spirit will surely live on in the many 2-21 accomplishments he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it 2-22 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 2-23 Legislature hereby honor the memory of former Representative Foster 2-24 Whaley and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his 2-25 family: to his wife, Lois; to his children, Wayne Whaley, Christie 2-26 Cofield, and Karlette Baker; to his four beloved grandchildren; and 2-27 to the many other friends and relatives of this fine man; and, be 3-1 it further 3-2 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 3-3 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 3-4 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 3-5 Foster Whaley.