By Pitts H.R. No. 1099 75R16045 WMS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The recent passing of Alvin A. "Bud" Owen on May 16, 1-2 1997, at the age of 86, has brought a great loss to the many 1-3 friends and relatives of this esteemed gentleman; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born September 24, 1910, in Emhouse, Texas, to G. G. 1-5 and Angie Owen, he was a valued employee of the Agricultural 1-6 Stabilization and Conservation Service of Ellis County for many 1-7 years until his retirement in 1969; and 1-8 WHEREAS, A longtime resident of the city of Italy, Mr. Owen 1-9 worked to better his community through his participation in Italy 1-10 Masonic Lodge No. 645 and the Dallas Valley of the Scottish Rite; 1-11 this fine Texan was also an active member of the Park Presbyterian 1-12 Church of Italy, which he served as an elder; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Mr. Owen was a vital and valued member of the 1-14 community who was respected by all who knew him; although his 1-15 warmth and wisdom are gone from us now, his remarkable spirit will 1-16 surely live on in the hearts of the many people whose lives he 1-17 touched during his time on this earth; now, therefore, be it 1-18 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-19 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Alvin A. "Bud" Owen 1-20 and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his 1-21 beloved wife of 56 years, Evie Nell Ward Owen; to his daughter and 1-22 son-in-law, Karen and Nelson German; to his son and 1-23 daughter-in-law, Robert and Cheryl Owen; to his sister, Nancy 1-24 Johnson; to his grandchildren, Dan German, Tricia German, Cortney 2-1 Owen, Christie Owen, and Sam Owen; to his great-grandson, Garrett 2-2 German; and to his many other friends and relatives; and, be it 2-3 further 2-4 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-5 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-6 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-7 Alvin A. "Bud" Owen.