1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 395 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Eddie Ray Easter, Sr. 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 1-6 citizens of Marble Falls in mourning the loss of prominent citizen 1-7 Eddie Ray Easter, Sr., who died on February 24, 1997, at the age of 1-8 66; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born on June 7, 1930, in Pecos, Texas, he was the 1-10 son of Leroy and Olive Lela Easter; and 1-11 WHEREAS, A longtime resident of Marble Falls, Mr. Easter and 1-12 his family have lived there more than 20 years; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Eddie Ray greatly enjoyed his profession as an 1-14 automobile mechanic, and he was known throughout his community 1-15 as a tradesman with integrity and ability; and 1-16 WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished gentleman, Mr. Easter 1-17 was respected for his many accomplishments; and 1-18 WHEREAS, A man of honesty, courage, and generosity, he gave 1-19 unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and 1-20 valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Eddie Ray Easter was a devoted husband and father, 1-22 as well as a staunch friend, and his wise counsel and sound judgment 1-23 will be remembered with gratitude by the loved ones and friends who 2-1 sought his advice and friendship; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Mr. Easter leaves a legacy of compassion and 2-3 commitment that will be remembered with gratitude by all who knew 2-4 and loved him; now, therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-6 75th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-7 family of Eddie Ray Easter, Sr.: his wife, Loice B. Easter; 2-8 and his daughters and sons-in-law, Lela and Robert Haney and 2-9 Edna and Jeff Kelbly; and, be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his 2-11 family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, 2-12 and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-13 Eddie Ray Easter, Sr. 2-14 Fraser 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 President of the Senate 2-17 I hereby certify that the above 2-18 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-19 on March 26, 1997, by a rising vote. 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Secretary of the Senate 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Member, Texas Senate