R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The passing of Ray Bryan LaBeff on December 28,
 1-2     1997, at the age of 82, brought a great loss to the many friends
 1-3     and relatives of this longtime Alpine resident; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Born February 4, 1915, in Pyote, Texas, Mr. LaBeff
 1-5     served his nation with distinction as a member of the Army Air
 1-6     Corps and later devoted his time and talents to positions with
 1-7     LaBeff Motors and Casner Motor Company; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, This multifaceted individual also worked for the
 1-9     United States Postal Service and was the owner and operator of
1-10     Highland Butane Company; and
1-11           WHEREAS, Active in a variety of worthy civic organizations as
1-12     well, Mr. LaBeff was a member of the Alpine Lions Club and the
1-13     American Legion; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Ray Bryan LaBeff was a man of rare dedication and
1-15     integrity; although his warmth and wisdom have been deeply missed,
1-16     his remarkable spirit surely lives on in the hearts of the many
1-17     people whose lives he touched during his time on this earth; now,
1-18     therefore, be it
1-19           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
1-20     Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Ray Bryan LaBeff and
1-21     extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,
1-22     Frances LaBeff; to his children, Bryan LaBeff, Jr., Sally LaBeff
1-23     Farrer, Barbara LaBeff Tuck, and Emily LaBeff; to his five
1-24     grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and to the many other
 2-1     friends and relatives of this esteemed gentleman; and, be it
 2-2     further
 2-3           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-4     prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
 2-5     House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
 2-6     Ray Bryan LaBeff.
                                                                     Gallego
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 537 was unanimously adopted by a
         rising vote of the House on April 23, 1999.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House