R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The passing of Bill Wade on December 16, 1998, at
 1-2     the age of 76, brought a great loss to the family and friends of
 1-3     this esteemed Parker resident; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Mr. Wade was born in Sardis, Oklahoma, on June 13,
 1-5     1922, and honorably served his country as a member of the U.S.
 1-6     Coast Guard during World War II; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, He played a vital role in the development of Parker
 1-8     as a member of the city council for 25 years and as mayor, a
 1-9     position to which he was appointed in February 1998 and elected in
1-10     May 1998; he was well known for his dedication to the city and was
1-11     one of its first volunteer firefighters; and
1-12           WHEREAS, An auctioneer by vocation, Mr. Wade was past
1-13     president of the Texas Auctioneers Association and one of the
1-14     founders of the Texas Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame; and
1-15           WHEREAS, Preceded in death by his wife, Yvonne, Mr. Wade was
1-16     a friend to many people in Parker, and though his presence and
1-17     guidance will long be missed,  he will surely be remembered with
1-18     great affection and admiration for many years to come; now,
1-19     therefore, be it
1-20           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
1-21     Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Bill Wade and extend
1-22     sincere sympathy to the members of his family and to the many
1-23     friends of this respected gentleman; and, be it further
1-24           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-1     prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
 2-2     House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
 2-3     Bill Wade.
                                                                      Madden
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 386 was unanimously adopted by a
         rising vote of the House on April 23, 1999.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House