R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The passing of Robert C. Noel on March 22, 1999, at
 1-2     the age of 63, has brought a great loss to the many friends and
 1-3     relatives of this esteemed gentleman; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Born January 10, 1936, Mr. Noel pursued a successful
 1-5     career as a millwright for many years and was also a devoted
 1-6     husband and father; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, He dedicated considerable time and energy to public
 1-8     safety as president of the Brazoria County Fireman's Association
 1-9     and as a member of the Liverpool Volunteer Fire Department; in
1-10     addition, he was a committeeman and sponsor in the Brazoria County
1-11     Fair Association; and
1-12           WHEREAS, Robert C. Noel was respected by all who were
1-13     privileged to know him; although his presence will be deeply
1-14     missed, his remarkable spirit will surely live on in the hearts of
1-15     the many individuals whose lives he touched during his time on this
1-16     earth; 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 Robert C. Noel and
1-19     extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,
1-20     Brenda Noel; to his children, Alex and Lance Noel; to his mother,
1-21     Rita Noel; to his brothers, Maurice, John, and James Noel; to his
1-22     sister, Marylynn Nellies; and to his grandchildren, Natalie and
1-23     Hannah Noel; and, be it further
1-24           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-1     prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
 2-2     House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
 2-3     Robert C. Noel.
                                                                        Uher
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 938 was unanimously adopted by a
         rising vote of the House on May 22, 1999.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House