H.R. No. 1166 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Angelo Dear is truly an outstanding Texan who has 1-2 contributed greatly to the betterment of his community and state, 1-3 and he is indeed deserving of special praise and recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A native of Fort Worth, Mr. Dear answered his 1-5 country's call to arms during World War II, proudly serving in the 1-6 U.S. Marine Corps from 1942 to 1945; upon his return to civilian 1-7 life, he continued to work in behalf of his fellow Texans as a 1-8 member of the Fort Worth Junior Chamber of Commerce and as a member 1-9 and past president of the Joshua School Board; and 1-10 WHEREAS, He married Bobbie Toal on May 23, 1942, and their 1-11 marriage was blessed with two sons, James and Timothy; in recent 1-12 years, their loving family has grown to include three cherished 1-13 grandchildren, James Dear, Jr., Taylor Dear, and Carly Dear; and 1-14 WHEREAS, In serving his family, his community, and his 1-15 nation, Angelo Dear has embodied the ideals of integrity and honor 1-16 that Texans hold preeminent, and in doing so, he has earned the 1-17 respect and admiration of all who know him; now, therefore, be it 1-18 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 1-19 Legislature hereby honor Angelo Dear for his many contributions to 1-20 the Lone Star State and extend warmest best wishes to him for 1-21 continued happiness; and, be it further 1-22 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-23 prepared for Mr. Dear as an expression of highest regard by the 1-24 Texas House of Representatives.