By Ellis                                              H.R. No. 1318
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The passing of Everett Leonard Bishop on May 25,
 1-2     1999, at the age of 80, has brought a great loss to the many
 1-3     friends and relatives of this highly decorated Army veteran; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, A native of Oklahoma, Mr. Bishop served with
 1-5     distinction as a member of the United States Army 45th Infantry
 1-6     Division in the European Theater from 1941 to 1946 and in Korea
 1-7     from 1950 to 1952; commissioned on the battlefield, he was promoted
 1-8     from private to first lieutenant and served as a rifleman and as an
 1-9     infantry unit commander; and
1-10           WHEREAS, This dedicated soldier was wounded twice, earning
1-11     two Purple Hearts, and he was also awarded the Combat Infantry
1-12     Badge, the Silver Star Medal, the Bronze Star Medal, a silver
1-13     battle star and three bronze battle stars; his additional military
1-14     accolades included the Korean Service Medal, the National Defense
1-15     Service Medal, the American Campaign Medal, and many more; and
1-16           WHEREAS, After retiring to Huntsville, Mr. Bishop,
1-17     affectionately known as "Len" to his friends, devoted his time and
1-18     energy to teaching school children about the realities of war and
1-19     the value of freedom, and he shared stories with them about his
1-20     experiences as a soldier; and
1-21           WHEREAS, He was a charter member of the HEARTS (Helping Each
1-22     American Remember Through Serving) organization, and during the
1-23     past five years he had reached more than 3,000 children with his
1-24     message; his unique volunteer work in schools was very close to his
 2-1     heart and the children responded positively to his  gentle nature
 2-2     and compelling talks; and
 2-3           WHEREAS, Mr. Bishop and his wife of 52 years, Reva, enjoyed a
 2-4     warm and happy marriage that was blessed with a son and daughter
 2-5     and two grandchildren; and
 2-6           WHEREAS, Everett Leonard Bishop had a profound impact on the
 2-7     lives of countless people, and he will surely be remembered with
 2-8     great affection and admiration for many years to come; now,
 2-9     therefore, be it
2-10           RESOLVED, That the House of Representative of the 76th Texas
2-11     Legislature hereby honor the memory of Everett Leonard "Len" Bishop
2-12     and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his
2-13     wife, Reva Bishop; to his children, Larry Bishop and Beverly
2-14     Lindsey; to his grandchildren; and to the many other friends and
2-15     relatives of this remarkable man; and, be it further
2-16           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-17     prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
2-18     House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
2-19     Everett Leonard Bishop.