By Lewis of Orange H.R. No. 70 76R1768 CHW-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Albert "Cowboy" Adams, Jr., on August 1-2 29, 1998, at the age of 77, brought a great loss to the family and 1-3 many friends of this beloved gentleman; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A native and lifelong resident of Orange, Mr. Adams 1-5 was a cattleman and rancher in the area as well as an Orange County 1-6 Drainage District director and former county poundmaster; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Beloved throughout the community, he served with his 1-8 wife, Marcelle, as grand marshal of the Orange Jaycees Christmas 1-9 Parade and was widely known for his keen understanding of horses, 1-10 which he demonstrated through his active membership in the Orange 1-11 County Sheriff's Posse and the American Quarter Horse Association; 1-12 and 1-13 WHEREAS, Mr. Adams served his country as a Navy Seabee and 1-14 was a veteran of World War II; a dedicated civil service employee, 1-15 he was a diver and rigger for the Orange Naval Base for 27 years; 1-16 and 1-17 WHEREAS, Albert "Cowboy" Adams, Jr., was a man of great 1-18 integrity and compassion, and his strength of character earned him 1-19 the respect of all who knew him; although his presence and insight 1-20 will be deeply missed, his unique spirit will surely live on in the 1-21 hearts of those who loved him; now, therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-23 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Albert "Cowboy" 1-24 Adams, Jr., and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his 2-1 family: to his wife, Marcelle Adams; to his daughter, Theresa 2-2 Beauchamp; to his brother, Charles Hubbard; to his grandson, 2-3 Bradley Adams Beauchamp; and to the many other people whose lives 2-4 were touched by this fine Texan; 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 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-8 Albert "Cowboy" Adams, Jr.