By Gallego                                       H.R. No. 293

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                                 R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, The passing of the Honorable Richard E. Elmendorf on

 1-2     March 16, 1995, at the age of 84, has brought a great loss to the

 1-3     many friends and relatives of this respected Presidio County public

 1-4     servant; and

 1-5           WHEREAS, A native of Marfa, Mr. Elmendorf demonstrated

 1-6     exemplary public service to the people of West Texas throughout his

 1-7     distinguished life and career; and

 1-8           WHEREAS, He answered his country's call to arms during World

 1-9     War II, serving the cause of freedom with courage and distinction

1-10     as a member of the United States Army Air Force; and

1-11           WHEREAS, This outstanding individual later brought his

1-12     exceptional abilities to bear for 18 years during his tenure as a

1-13     Presidio County justice of the peace; and

1-14           WHEREAS, Mr. Elmendorf was also a valued member of several

1-15     civic and professional organizations, including the Justice of the

1-16     Peace & Constable Association, the Rotary Club of Marfa, and the

1-17     Big Bend Law Enforcement Association; and

1-18           WHEREAS, Richard Elmendorf was a man of rare dedication and

1-19     integrity; although his presence is gone from us now, his spirit

1-20     will surely live on in the hearts of the many people whose lives he

1-21     touched during his time on earth; now, therefore, be it

1-22           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

1-23     Legislature  hereby pay tribute to the memory of the Honorable

1-24     Richard E. Elmendorf and extend sincere sympathy to the members of

 2-1     his family: to his beloved wife, Ruth Elmendorf; to his sister,

 2-2     Zela Lorenz; to his brothers, Harry Elmendorf and Gene Elmendorf;

 2-3     to his two stepchildren; and to the many other friends and

 2-4     relatives of this esteemed gentleman; and, be it further

 2-5           RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared

 2-6     for the members of his family and that when the Texas House of

 2-7     Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of the

 2-8     Honorable Richard E. Elmendorf.