HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-1           WHEREAS, The passing of Alpine's Tom Longman on June 9, 1998,
 1-2     at the age of 63, brought a great loss to the family and many
 1-3     friends of this noteworthy gentleman; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, The co-owner of Triangle Foods and Tom's Patio and
 1-5     Country Cottage, Mr.  Longman served his fellow citizens for many
 1-6     years as city manager of Alpine and later as a member of the Alpine
 1-7     City Council; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, Mr. Longman's visionary leadership and expert
 1-9     guidance were an integral part of his success in local government,
1-10     and his dedication to improving the quality of life of the
1-11     residents of Alpine earned him the respect and admiration of
1-12     friends and colleagues alike; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Tom Longman was a man of honor and integrity, and
1-14     although he has been missed by all who knew him, his spirit
1-15     continues to live on in the hearts and minds of the many people
1-16     whose lives he touched during his time on this earth; now,
1-17     therefore, be it
1-18           RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas
1-19     hereby pay tribute to the life of Tom Longman and extend sincere
1-20     sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Jean Longman;
1-21     to his daughters, Karen Wong, Theresa Roberts, and Laurie Longman;
1-22     to his sister, Marjorie Oswald; to his grandchildren, nieces, and
1-23     nephews; and to the many other relatives and friends of this
1-24     beloved gentleman; and, be it further
 2-1           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-2     prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
 2-3     House of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in
 2-4     memory of Tom Longman.
                                                                     Gallego
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             President of the Senate              Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.C.R. No. 166 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. 166 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