R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The passing of Carl W. Willingham on October 12,
 1-2     1998, at the age of 64, brought a great loss to the family and
 1-3     friends of this esteemed gentleman; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Born in Panama, Oklahoma, Mr. Willingham was a
 1-5     veteran who served his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force
 1-6     during the Korean War; a devoted family man as well, he married the
 1-7     former Patricia Dalby on November 23, 1968, and they enjoyed a
 1-8     happy and rewarding marriage spanning three decades; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, The managing partner of Bar T Brangus cattle ranch
1-10     in Aspermont, Mr. Willingham was active in his community, serving
1-11     as Stonewall County commissioner, as a member of the Aspermont
1-12     Chamber of Commerce, and as past president of the Stonewall-Kent
1-13     County Farm Bureau; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Mr. Willingham was a devout member of First United
1-15     Methodist Church of Aspermont and attended First United Methodist
1-16     Church in Rochester; in addition to his civic involvement, he
1-17     served on various committees of his church; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to share the friendship of
1-19     Carl W.  Willingham will long miss his presence, for his death has
1-20     deprived them of a special individual, and he will surely be
1-21     remembered with great affection and admiration for many years to
1-22     come; now, therefore, be it
1-23           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
1-24     Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Carl W. Willingham
 2-1     and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family:  to his
 2-2     wife, Patricia "Pat" Willingham; to his son, Carl A. Willingham,
 2-3     and his wife, Cleta; to his daughters and son-in-law, Jill
 2-4     Willingham and Glynda and Michael Newton; to his brothers, J.  B.
 2-5     Willingham, Eugene Willingham, and Elton Willingham; to his sister,
 2-6     Gladys Oaks; and to the many other relatives and friends of this
 2-7     beloved man; and, be it further
 2-8           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-9     prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
2-10     House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
2-11     Carl W. Willingham.
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 990 was unanimously adopted by a
         rising vote of the House on May 28, 1999.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House