R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Hal W. Holbrook of Dallas on 1-2 May 24, 1999, at the age of 38, has brought a great loss to the 1-3 family and many friends of this beloved gentleman; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born on August 12, 1960, in Dallas, to Loretta and 1-5 James Holbrook, he lived in the Metroplex all his life and 1-6 graduated from Nimitz High School in Irving; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Mr. Holbrook was a highly respected employee of 1-8 Southwestern Bell Telephone and a member of Communications Workers 1-9 of America, Local 6215, AFL-CIO; and 1-10 WHEREAS, He was a dedicated volunteer with many drug and 1-11 alcohol abuse prevention organizations and had marked 12 years as a 1-12 member of the AA/NA Duncanville Group/Cornerstone Group; 1-13 Mr. Holbrook's brief time here was enriched by the support of his 1-14 family and many cherished friends and the companionship of his 1-15 beloved dog, Daisy; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Although it is painful to say goodbye to one so 1-17 young and full of promise, it is fitting to remember his unique 1-18 spirit of friendship and devotion that will surely live on in the 1-19 hearts and minds of all those whose lives he touched; now, 1-20 therefore, be it 1-21 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-22 Legislature hereby honor the memory of Hal W. Holbrook and extend 1-23 deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his father, James 1-24 W. Holbrook, Sr., and his stepmother, Bobbie; to his brother and 2-1 sister-in-law, Jim and Diane Holbrook; to his sisters, Karen Piper 2-2 and Diane Medina; to his nieces and nephews; and to the many other 2-3 friends and relatives of this fine 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 Hal W. Holbrook. Hodge _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1375 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 31, 1999. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House