By Haggerty H.R. No. 909 75R14738 SAJ-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The tragic passing of Walter Reginald Collins II on 1-2 April 12, 1997, at the age of 41, has brought a great loss to the 1-3 family and many friends of this esteemed Texan; and 1-4 WHEREAS, The son of Walter and Lynn Collins, he was born in 1-5 Landstuhl, Germany, on September 24, 1955, and had resided in El 1-6 Paso since 1964; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Mr. Collins was well regarded for his successful 1-8 business career; the former owner of FBA Security Systems and 1-9 Collins Construction Company, he was also self-employed as a master 1-10 locksmith; and 1-11 WHEREAS, He led a well-rounded life, enjoying hunting and 1-12 camping, and he was a proud member of the National Rifle 1-13 Association; a movie buff as well, he was a great fan of "the 1-14 Duke," John Wayne; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Walter Collins touched the lives of many people 1-16 during his years on this earth; though he has been laid to rest on 1-17 the family land he lovingly called "the Fortress," his memory will 1-18 long endure in the hearts and minds of all who knew and loved him 1-19 for many years to come; now, therefore, be it 1-20 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th 1-21 Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Walter Reginald 1-22 Collins II and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his 1-23 family: to his parents, Walter and Lynn Collins; to his brothers, 1-24 Greg Collins, Craig Collins and his wife, Laura Collins; to his 2-1 sisters, Yvette Collins and Yvonne Collins Haggerty and her 2-2 husband, State Representative Pat Haggerty; to his niece, Caroline 2-3 Renee Collins; to Denise Van Brocklin and her children, Joseph Van 2-4 Brocklin, Allyson Nicole "Nicky" Van Brocklin, and James Patrick 2-5 Van Brocklin; and to his many other friends and relatives; and, be 2-6 it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-8 prepared for the members of his family, and that when the Texas 2-9 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-10 Walter Reginald Collins II.