R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The family and many friends of Lynn Carter were 1-2 greatly saddened by his untimely passing on December 14, 1998, at 1-3 the age of 56, and we join them in bidding a reluctant farewell to 1-4 this notable Texan; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Mr. Carter was born in Wichita Falls and attended 1-6 schools in several cities before graduating from Bloomington High 1-7 School; a talented high school athlete, he set numerous records and 1-8 accepted a football scholarship to Sul Ross State University; and 1-9 WHEREAS, This renowned cowboy owned and ran Chisos Remuda 1-10 Horse Concession in Big Bend National Park for 25 years before 1-11 moving to Spring Creek Ranch; Mr. Carter will be remembered as a 1-12 gifted horseman and generous host; and 1-13 WHEREAS, In addition to his love of the outdoors, Mr. Carter 1-14 was a dedicated family man who cherished the time spent with his 1-15 wife of 36 years, Cathey Carter, and their children and 1-16 grandchildren; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Lynn Carter was a man of honor and integrity, and 1-18 though his guidance and devotion will be missed by all who knew 1-19 him, his spirit will surely live on in the hearts of the many 1-20 people whose lives he touched; now, therefore, be it 1-21 RESOLVED, That special tribute be paid to the life of Lynn 1-22 Carter and that sincere sympathy be extended to the members of his 1-23 family: to his wife, Cathey Carter; to his son, Craig Carter; to 1-24 his daughter, Lynnene Hinsley, and her husband, Ray; to his 2-1 grandchildren, G. R. and Bryson Hinsley; to his father, Blackie 2-2 McRoberts; and to the many other relatives and friends of this 2-3 beloved man; and, be it further 2-4 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-5 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-6 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-7 Lynn Carter. Gallego _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 317 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 23, 1999. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House