R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The recent passing of Henry Thomas Sedgwick on April
 1-2     24, 1999, at the age of 89, has brought a great loss to the family
 1-3     and friends of this esteemed Galveston resident; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Born on April 13, 1910, in Galveston, Mr. Sedgwick
 1-5     was a beloved member of his community and his commitment to his
 1-6     fellow citizens was apparent by his active involvement in civic and
 1-7     church organizations; he was a member of St. Patrick Catholic
 1-8     Church and sang in the church choir for 50 years, and he was a
 1-9     lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus;  and
1-10           WHEREAS, Mr. Sedgwick honorably served his country as a
1-11     member of the U.S.  Marine Corps during World War II; he enjoyed a
1-12     loving relationship with his wife of 53 years, Lena V. Sedgwick,
1-13     and together they raised four children, Mary, Rose Marie, Patrick,
1-14     and Michael; and
1-15           WHEREAS, An avid fisherman, Henry Thomas Sedgwick's love for
1-16     life provided inspiration for members of his family and countless
1-17     friends, and though he is gone from this world, his spirit will
1-18     continue to live on in the hearts and minds of those he leaves
1-19     behind; now, 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 Henry Thomas Sedgwick
1-22     and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family:  to his
1-23     wife, Lena V. Sedgwick; to his daughters, Mary E. Seinsheimer and
1-24     Rose Marie Ashabranner and her husband, Robert; to his sons,
 2-1     Patrick T.  Sedgwick and Michael E. Sedgwick and his wife, Kim; to
 2-2     his grandchildren, Rob Seinsheimer, Lauren and Matt Ashabranner,
 2-3     Emily Sedgwick, and Jennifer Wern and her husband, Robert; and to
 2-4     the many other relatives and friends of this beloved gentleman;
 2-5     and, be it further
 2-6           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-7     prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
 2-8     House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
 2-9     Henry Thomas Sedgwick.
                                                                        Gray
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 864 was unanimously adopted by a
         rising vote of the House on May 22, 1999.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House