By Telford H.R. No. 35 76R669 BE-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of the Honorable Herbert Line on 1-2 February 3, 1998, at the age of 90, brought a great loss to the 1-3 family and many friends of this distinguished Texas jurist; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Judge Line was born May 21, 1907, in Nash, and he 1-5 remained a Bowie County resident for most his life; as such, he 1-6 could honestly claim that he knew everything and everybody when it 1-7 came to Bowie County; and 1-8 WHEREAS, From arguing cases before the bench to hearing cases 1-9 as a judge himself, his long tenure as an attorney made him a 1-10 respected and able public servant indeed; over the course of his 1-11 legal career, this respected gentleman served as a senior retired 1-12 district judge for the State of Texas, as Bowie County judge, and 1-13 as Bowie County district attorney; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Judge Line was recognized for being particularly 1-15 patient and understanding with attorneys who were just beginning 1-16 their legal practice; he was also noted for his strong will in the 1-17 courtroom; no one questioned who was in charge of the forum when 1-18 Judge Line was seated, and he could be counted on to ensure that 1-19 justice would never be thwarted by technicalities; and 1-20 WHEREAS, A devoted family man as well, Judge Line and his 1-21 beloved wife, Clara, were blessed with a daughter, Mary Sue, and 1-22 their years together were truly happy ones, filled with many joyful 1-23 times and happy family memories; that joy and happiness only 1-24 increased as the family grew to include three grandchildren and six 2-1 great-grandchildren; and 2-2 WHEREAS, A number of civic groups benefited from this 2-3 remarkable gentleman's participation, and they in turn enriched his 2-4 life; he honored his faith at the Downtown First Baptist Church, 2-5 was a member of both the state and local bar associations, and was 2-6 a committed Mason and Shriner; and 2-7 WHEREAS, Herbert Line was a man of singular integrity who set 2-8 an inspirational example for attorneys and judges alike; though his 2-9 guidance and leadership are deeply missed, his spirit surely lives 2-10 on in the hearts of all who knew him; now, therefore, be it 2-11 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-12 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of the Honorable 2-13 Herbert Line and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his 2-14 family: to his wife, Clara; to his daughter, Mary Sue Hitt; to his 2-15 grandchildren and their spouses, Angela and Rusty Hatchett, Robert 2-16 and Patti Hitt, and Jeffery and Shawn Hitt; to his sister-in-law, 2-17 Ruth Line; to his six great-grandchildren; and to the many other 2-18 relatives and friends of this esteemed Texan; and, be it further 2-19 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-20 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-21 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-22 Judge Herbert Line.