By Turner of Coleman                                   H.R. No. 859
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The recent passing of Beverly Grant Harden on April
 1-2     28, 1999, at the age of 62, has brought a great loss to the family,
 1-3     friends, and community of this esteemed gentleman; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Mr. Harden was born in Kerrville on August 17, 1936,
 1-5     and served his country as a member of the United States Army; in
 1-6     1977, he established Harden's Garage in Llano and was widely
 1-7     acclaimed for the exceptional quality of service he provided for
 1-8     his customers; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Mr. Hardin was a dedicated member of his community
1-10     and contributed to the quality of life in Llano as a firefighter
1-11     and chief of the Llano Volunteer Fire Department; he also was a
1-12     member of the Llano Housing Authority Board and the Llano Community
1-13     Center Board; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Through his compassion for others and kind heart,
1-15     Beverly Grant Harden touched the lives of many people, and his
1-16     unique spirit will surely live on for many years to come in the
1-17     hearts and minds of all those who were privileged to know him; 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 Beverly Grant Harden
1-21     and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family:  to his
1-22     wife, Melba Smith Harden; to his daughter, Patti Harden; to his
1-23     sons, Timmy Harden and Tony Harden; to his sisters, Mildred Pair,
1-24     Joyce Lackey, Bessie Dow, and June Rausch; to his brothers, Billy
 2-1     Arthur "Bud" Harden and W. L. Harden, Jr.; to his aunt, Iolene
 2-2     Smith; to his grandson, Grant; and to the many other relatives and
 2-3     friends of this 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     Beverly Grant Harden.