R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The family and many friends of the Honorable W.  Tip
 1-2     Hall, Jr., were greatly saddened by his passing and we join them in
 1-3     mourning the loss of this notable Texan; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, A native of Denton County, this prominent gentleman
 1-5     successfully ran for a seat in the Texas House of Representatives
 1-6     and served the citizens of Denton County with the utmost
 1-7     distinction during the 65th and 66th Texas legislatures; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, In addition to his impressive political career,
 1-9     Mr. Hall was a generous public servant who contributed to society
1-10     as a teacher and administrator until his retirement, after which
1-11     time he embarked upon an agricultural career as a dairyman and
1-12     stock farmer; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Mr. Hall provided an outstanding example of
1-14     citizenship and service to others, and though his insight will be
1-15     greatly missed, he will surely be remembered with great affection
1-16     and admiration for many years to come; now, therefore, be it
1-17           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
1-18     Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Tip Hall, Jr., and
1-19     extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family and to the
1-20     many friends of this extraordinary gentleman; and, be it further
1-21           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
1-22     prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
1-23     Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of the
1-24     Honorable W. Tip Hall, Jr.
                                                                        Uher
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 439 was unanimously adopted by a
         rising vote of the House on April 23, 1999.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House