R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives joins the 1-2 citizens of Marble Falls in mourning the loss of prominent citizen 1-3 Eddie Ray Easter, Sr., who died on February 24, 1997, at the age of 1-4 66; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Born June 7, 1930, in Pecos, Texas, he was the son 1-6 of Leroy and Olive Lela Easter; and 1-7 WHEREAS, A longtime resident of Marble Falls, Mr. Easter and 1-8 his family lived there for more than 20 years; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Eddie Ray greatly enjoyed his profession as an 1-10 automobile mechanic, and he was known throughout his community as a 1-11 tradesman with integrity and ability; and 1-12 WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished gentleman, Mr. Easter 1-13 was respected for his many accomplishments; and 1-14 WHEREAS, A man of honesty, courage, and generosity, he gave 1-15 unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and 1-16 valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Eddie Ray Easter was a devoted husband and father, 1-18 as well as a staunch friend, and his wise counsel and sound 1-19 judgment will be remembered with gratitude by the loved ones and 1-20 friends who sought his advice and friendship; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Mr. Easter leaves a legacy of compassion and 1-22 commitment that will be remembered with gratitude by all who knew 1-23 and loved him; now, therefore, be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-1 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Eddie Ray Easter, 2-2 Sr., and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: 2-3 to his wife, Loice B. Easter; to his daughters and sons-in-law, 2-4 Lela and Robert Haney, and Edna and Jeff Kelbly; and to all the 2-5 friends and relatives of this fine man; and, be it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-7 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-8 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-9 Eddie Ray Easter, Sr. Hilderbran _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 530 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 18, 1997. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House