HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-1           WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Del Rio's Dr. Lonnie Green
 1-2     on September 13, 1997, at the age of 61, brought a great loss to
 1-3     the family and many friends of this beloved and respected
 1-4     gentleman; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, The pastor of the Bible Way Church of Our Lord Jesus
 1-6     Christ, Dr.  Green was actively involved in a number of other local
 1-7     organizations, including the Del Rio Ministerial Alliance and the
 1-8     Child Welfare Board; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, A counselor and teacher as well, this remarkable
1-10     gentleman served two terms on the San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated
1-11     School District Board of Trustees and was well known for his work
1-12     with young people; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Dr. Green devoted considerable time and energy to
1-14     his work at the Del Rio Counseling Center, Southwest Texas Junior
1-15     College, Sul Ross State University, and Del Rio High School,
1-16     teaching a range of subjects, including physical education,
1-17     history, and English; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Regarded as a spiritual leader by many of his fellow
1-19     citizens, Dr.  Green was a dynamic speaker who had a great passion
1-20     for spreading the word of God; his strength and integrity were
1-21     legendary, and his positive attitude and generosity earned him the
1-22     respect and admiration of his family, friends, and neighbors; and
1-23           WHEREAS, Lonnie Green was a man of rare character and
1-24     compassion, and his faith and guidance served as an inspiration to
 2-1     countless individuals; although he has been missed by all who knew
 2-2     him, his spirit lives on in the hearts and minds of the many people
 2-3     whose lives he touched; now, therefore, be it
 2-4           RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas
 2-5     hereby pay tribute to the life of Dr. Lonnie Green and extend
 2-6     sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Doris
 2-7     Thomas Green; to his five children; and to the many other relatives
 2-8     and friends of this respected gentleman; and, be it further
 2-9           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-10     prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
2-11     House of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in
2-12     memory of Dr. Lonnie Green.
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             President of the Senate              Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.C.R. No. 150 was unanimously adopted by a
         rising vote of the House on April 16, 1999.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House
               I certify that H.C.R. No. 150 was unanimously adopted by a
         rising vote of the Senate on April 23, 1999.
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                                                 Secretary of the Senate
         APPROVED:  _______________________
                            Date
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                          Governor