R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The recent passing of Ned Parrish of Bettie, Texas,
 1-2     on February 21, 1999, at the age of 74, brought a great loss to the
 1-3     family and many friends of this esteemed gentleman; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, A native Texan, Mr. Parrish was born October 17,
 1-5     1924, and was a lifelong resident of Upshur County; he married the
 1-6     former Norma Faye Taylor on May 10, 1944, in Gilmer, and they
 1-7     shared a lengthy, loving union filled with many happy times and
 1-8     cherished family memories; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, In addition to being a respected cattleman and
1-10     community leader, this devoted family man was also an active and
1-11     valued member of Bettie United Methodist Church; and
1-12           WHEREAS, Although Ned Parrish will be deeply missed, his
1-13     memory will live on in the hearts and minds of all those fortunate
1-14     enough to have known him, and it is indeed fitting to remember him
1-15     at this time; now, therefore, be it
1-16           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
1-17     Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Ned Parrish and
1-18     extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,
1-19     Norma Parrish; to his son, Taylor Warren Parrish; to his daughter,
1-20     Mitt Parrish Beavers; to his brothers, R. M., Dan, and Kay Parrish;
1-21     to his sister, Nell Gipson; and to his three grandchildren and five
1-22     great-grandchildren; and, be it further
1-23           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
1-24     prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
 2-1     House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
 2-2     Ned Parrish.
                                                                       Glaze
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 388 was unanimously adopted by a
         rising vote of the House on March 30, 1999.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House