By West                                               H.C.R. No. 70
         76R291 JHS-D                           
                             HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-1           WHEREAS, The passing of Robert Marvin Bird on March 19, 1998,
 1-2     at the age of 91, has brought a great loss to the family and many
 1-3     friends of this esteemed gentleman; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, A native of McLennan County, Mr. Bird was born on
 1-5     November 25, 1906; he enjoyed a 39-year career with the Exxon
 1-6     Corporation, retiring in 1971, and his lengthy tenure with the
 1-7     company was marked by dedication and a commitment to excellence;
 1-8     and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Mr. Bird was a member of the First Baptist Church of
1-10     Ballinger and was active in the church's Men's Bible Class; a
1-11     master mason of the Ballinger Masonic Lodge, his 54-year
1-12     involvement with that respected organization was highlighted by his
1-13     receipt in 1992 of the Golden Trowel Award, the highest award that
1-14     may be given by a masonic lodge; and
1-15           WHEREAS, Robert Marvin Bird was a man of great kindness and
1-16     compassion; although his generosity and guidance have been missed
1-17     by all who knew him, his spirit lives on today in the hearts and
1-18     minds of the many people whose lives he touched during his years on
1-19     this earth; now, therefore, be it
1-20           RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas
1-21     hereby pay tribute to the life of Robert Marvin Bird and extend
1-22     sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Ruth
1-23     Bird; to his son, Bobby Bird; to his sister, Fannie Bowden; to his
1-24     brother, Charles Bird; to his step-daughter, Linda Byrd, and her
 2-1     husband, Coy Byrd; to his step-son, Joe Bob Moncrief, and his wife,
 2-2     Emily Moncrief; to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and
 2-3     to the many other relatives and friends of this beloved gentleman;
 2-4     and, be it further
 2-5           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-6     prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
 2-7     House of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in
 2-8     memory of Robert Marvin Bird.