R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The passing of Jim M. Heidenheimer on December 6,
 1-2     1998, at the age of 82, has brought a great loss to the family and
 1-3     many friends of this esteemed gentleman; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, A native Texan, Mr. Heidenheimer was born in
 1-5     Galveston on December 7, 1915; after graduating from Galveston's
 1-6     Ball High School, he moved to Anson to work with his uncle, Alfred
 1-7     Heidenheimer; together they expanded the chain of Heidenheimer's
 1-8     Department Stores beyond Anson to the cities of Winters, Ballinger,
 1-9     Cisco, Hamlin, and Haskell; and
1-10           WHEREAS, In 1977, Mr. Heidenheimer purchased First National
1-11     Bank in Anson, which he served as chairman of the board until his
1-12     death, and as president from 1984 to 1994; and
1-13           WHEREAS, A veteran of the U.S. Army, this dutiful gentleman
1-14     honorably served his country and carried his aptitude for service
1-15     to the community level as a  board member of several agencies,
1-16     including the West Central Texas Municipal Water District, the West
1-17     Texas Rehabilitation Center Foundation, and the Hendrick Medical
1-18     Center Foundation; and
1-19           WHEREAS, Mr. Heidenheimer's leadership skills were noted
1-20     during his tenure as chairman of the board for the West Texas
1-21     Rehabilitation Center and as chairman of the Double Mountain
1-22     District of the Chisholm Trail Council, Boy Scouts of America; his
1-23     concern for the well-being of people was also demonstrated through
1-24     his participation as a trustee for the Anson Independent School
 2-1     District and Anson General Hospital; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, A devoted family man, Mr. Heidenheimer enjoyed a
 2-3     strong and loving relationship with his wife of 51 years, Thelma
 2-4     Heidenheimer; in addition, he was a member of Temple Mizpah in
 2-5     Abilene and was active with the Anson Lions Club; and
 2-6           WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to share the love and
 2-7     friendship of Jim Heidenheimer will long miss his presence, and he
 2-8     will surely be remembered with great affection and admiration for
 2-9     many years to come; now, therefore, be it
2-10           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
2-11     Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Jim M. Heidenheimer
2-12     and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his
2-13     wife, Thelma Heidenheimer; to his daughter, Carla Heidenheimer; to
2-14     his sons and daughter-in-law, Lee "Heide" Heidenheimer and Mitch
2-15     and Clarise Heidenheimer; to his brother and sister-in-law, Winston
2-16     and Ruth Heidenheimer; to his four grandchildren, Kimberly Alvarez,
2-17     Tiffany Heidenheimer, Hunter Heidenheimer, and Collin Heidenheimer;
2-18     to his one great-grandchild, Drake Alvarez; to his nieces and
2-19     nephews; and to the many other people whose lives were touched by
2-20     this fine man; and, be it further
2-21           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-22     prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
2-23     House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
2-24     Jim M. Heidenheimer.
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 29 was unanimously adopted by a
         rising vote of the House on March 25, 1999.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House