H.R. No. 646
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The recent death of Richard Taylor on April 1, 1995,
    1-2  at the age of 66, has brought a great loss to the many friends,
    1-3  relatives, and colleagues of this exceptional Texan; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, Born in Fort Worth, Mr. Taylor was a lifelong
    1-5  resident of Tarrant County who made countless contributions toward
    1-6  making his community, state, and nation better places in which to
    1-7  work, live, and raise a family; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, A graduate of Northside High School in Fort Worth,
    1-9  this outstanding gentleman served his country with valor and
   1-10  distinction as a member of the United States Navy; he also
   1-11  performed many important services toward the betterment of his
   1-12  fellowman as a devoted Mason;  and
   1-13        WHEREAS, An influential force in the Tarrant County financial
   1-14  community, Mr. Taylor began his career in 1947 at the First
   1-15  National Bank of Fort Worth and only nine years later opened his
   1-16  first financial institution, the Hurst State Bank, which he sold in
   1-17  1974 to Texas Commerce Bancshares; over the years he watched this
   1-18  bank grow from a hometown lending institution to an impersonal
   1-19  member of a large chain, and he grew steadfastly determined to open
   1-20  another bank to serve the families and small businesses of Tarrant
   1-21  County; and
   1-22        WHEREAS, Mr. Taylor spent three years raising the $1.75
   1-23  million needed to realize his dream, and soon thereafter the
   1-24  Mid-Cities National Bank opened its doors to the public; this
    2-1  financial institution was a resounding success for its employees,
    2-2  investors, and customers, and although the bank is a $47 million
    2-3  institution today, it remains firmly committed to providing the
    2-4  utmost in personalized service to its many appreciative customers;
    2-5  and
    2-6        WHEREAS, In spite of these many professional accomplishments,
    2-7  Mr. Taylor found the time to become an avid horseman and golfer;
    2-8  above all else, however, he was a devoted family man who enjoyed a
    2-9  richly rewarding marriage with his wife, Lois, and who took immense
   2-10  pride in his six children and five grandchildren; and
   2-11        WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to know this special man
   2-12  will not soon forget the warmth, compassion, and commitment he
   2-13  brought to each facet of his life, and although his presence is
   2-14  gone from us now, his memory will continue to live on in the hearts
   2-15  of all those whose lives he touched during his years on this earth;
   2-16  now, therefore, be it
   2-17        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   2-18  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Richard Taylor and
   2-19  extend profound sympathy to the members of his family:  to his
   2-20  wife, Lois Taylor of Bedford; to his sons, Les Farrington of
   2-21  Decatur, Mitchell Farrington of Fort Worth, and Steve Farrington of
   2-22  Bedford; to his daughters, Belinda Black of Brownwood, Angela
   2-23  Beavers of Watauga, and Patti Taylor of Dallas; to his brother, Joe
   2-24  Paul Taylor of Fort Worth; to his grandchildren; and to his many
   2-25  other friends and relatives; and, be it further
   2-26        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-27  prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
    3-1  House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
    3-2  Richard Taylor.