R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Robert Witt Steves of San Antonio on 1-2 March 19, 1997, at the age of 57, has brought a great loss to the 1-3 family and many friends of this esteemed Texan; and 1-4 WHEREAS, The son of David and Mary Steves, he was born 1-5 January 4, 1940; he wed Patti Steves, and the couple nurtured a 1-6 happy and fulfilling union that was blessed with two lovely 1-7 daughters; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Mr. Steves will be remembered for his unwavering 1-9 commitment to his family, and his devotion to his wife, children, 1-10 and grandchildren was an inspiration to countless individuals; and 1-11 WHEREAS, During his lifetime, Robert Steves touched the lives 1-12 of many people, and though his presence will be deeply missed, his 1-13 memory will surely endure in the hearts and minds of all who came 1-14 to know and love him; now, therefore, be it 1-15 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-16 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Robert Witt Steves 1-17 and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his 1-18 beloved wife, Patti Steves; to his daughters and sons-in-law, Susan 1-19 and John Thompson and Sarah and Fred Lichter; to his five 1-20 grandchildren, William Steves Thompson, John Arthur Thompson IV, 1-21 Andrew Fitch Thompson, Rachel Catherine Lichter, and Daniel Hollis 1-22 Lichter; to his sisters and brothers-in-law, Mollie and Bartell 1-23 Zachry and Sallie and Phillip Peacock; to his brother and 1-24 sister-in-law, David and Vera Steves; and to his many other friends 2-1 and relatives; and, be it further 2-2 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-3 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-4 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-5 Robert Witt Steves. Siebert _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 508 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 18, 1997. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House