R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Forrest Neil Perdue of Knox City on 1-2 April 12, 1997, at the age of 78, has brought a great loss to the 1-3 family and many friends of this esteemed gentleman; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A native Texan, Mr. Perdue was born October 22, 1-5 1918, in the community of Gladewater; he completed much of his 1-6 education in Denton, attending Denton High School and North Texas 1-7 State University before settling in Knox City in 1938; and 1-8 WHEREAS, During that same year, he married the lovely Marion 1-9 R. Clonts, and the two of them enjoyed a long and fulfilling 1-10 marriage that was blessed with two children; a respected farmer and 1-11 rancher, Mr. Perdue also completed 32 years of service with Skelly 1-12 and Getty Oil companies, retiring in 1983; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Widely known as a man of integrity, faith, and good 1-14 humor, Mr. Perdue was a welcome presence in his community; a member 1-15 of First United Methodist Church and the Masonic Lodge, he also 1-16 served as "official chairman" of the Skiles Brothers "Social Club," 1-17 and his friendship and fellowship will be missed by all who knew 1-18 him; and 1-19 WHEREAS, In all aspects of his life and work, Neil Perdue 1-20 embodied the ideals of industriousness, community service, and 1-21 devotion to family that Texans have long cherished, and it is 1-22 indeed appropriate that the members of this chamber join the Perdue 1-23 family and the people of Knox City in mourning the passing of this 1-24 distinguished Texan; now, therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-2 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Forrest Neil Perdue 2-3 and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his 2-4 beloved wife of nearly 60 years, Marion Perdue; to his son and 2-5 daughter-in-law, David Neil and Judy Perdue; to his daughter and 2-6 son-in-law, Charlotte and Duane Seay; to his grandchildren, Forrest 2-7 Perdue, Laurie Chandler, Robin Perdue, Shelly Crustner, Kim 2-8 Childress, and Kristen Perdue, and their families; to his six 2-9 great-grandchildren; and to all the relatives and friends of this 2-10 fine man; and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-12 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-13 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-14 Forrest Neil Perdue. Counts _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 809 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 16, 1997. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House