By Hilderbran                                          H.R. No. 346
       74R6311 PFG-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The recent passing of Adolfo D. "A. D." Raymond,
    1-2  Sr., on January 25, 1995, at the age of 81, has deeply saddened the
    1-3  many friends and relatives of this esteemed resident of Duval
    1-4  County; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, A native Texan, Mr. Raymond was born on July 7,
    1-6  1913, in the historic community of Laredo, and learned the value of
    1-7  hard work and dedication in his youth, having come of age during
    1-8  the difficult years of the Great Depression; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, He enjoyed a happy and rewarding marriage of many
   1-10  years duration with his devoted wife, Rebecca, until her passing in
   1-11  1983, and raised a fine family of three sons in Duval County, where
   1-12  he distinguished himself as a dedicated employee of Texaco, Inc.,
   1-13  over the course of an outstanding 43-year tenure with the company;
   1-14  and
   1-15        WHEREAS, Endowed with a rugged spirit, Mr. Raymond had a
   1-16  lifelong appreciation for the dense brush country and rich
   1-17  agricultural land of the Rio Grande region where he was reared; in
   1-18  addition to his employment in the oil and gas industry, he was
   1-19  involved in farming and ranching throughout his lifetime and was a
   1-20  familiar sight in the local community attired in his favorite
   1-21  cowboy hat and pair of boots; and
   1-22        WHEREAS, A beloved husband, father, and grandfather,
   1-23  Mr. Raymond was an unfailing source of love and support to the
   1-24  members of his close-knit family, and a special source of
    2-1  inspiration to his grandson, our esteemed colleague, Representative
    2-2  Richard Raymond, with whom he resided during the final years of his
    2-3  life; and
    2-4        WHEREAS, Adolfo D. "A. D." Raymond, Sr., was an extraordinary
    2-5  individual who cherished his family and his fellowman and made
    2-6  valuable use of his precious time on this earth by making a
    2-7  positive difference in the lives of others; though his presence is
    2-8  gone from us now, the memory of this remarkable gentleman will
    2-9  continue to endure in the hearts of all who were privileged to know
   2-10  him for many years to come; now, therefore, be it
   2-11        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   2-12  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Adolfo D. "A. D."
   2-13  Raymond, Sr., and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his
   2-14  family: to his sons, Gabriel Raymond, Adolfo Raymond, Jr., and
   2-15  Ronald Raymond; to his 10 grandchildren, including State
   2-16  Representative Richard Raymond; to his five great-grandchildren;
   2-17  and to the many other friends and relatives of this fine man; and,
   2-18  be it further
   2-19        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-20  prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
   2-21  House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
   2-22  Adolfo D.  "A. D." Raymond, Sr.