1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 4 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Charles A. Deason 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the family 1-6 and friends of Charles A. Deason in mourning the loss of this 1-7 distinguished citizen, who died on December 26, 1998; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Charles Deason was born in Roswell, New Mexico, on 1-9 October 10, 1910; he entered the United States Army in 1927 in 1-10 El Paso; and 1-11 WHEREAS, He was assigned to the 23rd Infantry at 1-12 Fort Sam Houston, followed by a tour at Fort Washington, Maryland; 1-13 during World War II he served in the China-Burma-India theater and 1-14 returned to Fort Sam Houston; and 1-15 WHEREAS, After 39 years on active duty in Germany, France, 1-16 Washington, D.C., Fort Sam Houston, Thailand, Fort Knox, Kentucky, 1-17 and Fort Hood, he retired in 1966; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Charles Deason was a respected leader in his 1-19 community; he was a member of the San Antonio Retired Officers 1-20 Association and twice served as its president; and 1-21 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he 1-22 gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and 1-23 valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and 1-24 WHEREAS, Charles Deason was a devoted husband and father, 2-1 and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his 2-2 family and many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-4 76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to 2-5 the bereaved family of Charles Deason: his wife, June Deason; 2-6 his daughter and son-in-law, Marjorie and Tom Hitselberger; his 2-7 son and daughter-in-law, Charles A. Deason, Jr., and Linda Deason; 2-8 and his eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and, be 2-9 it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-11 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-12 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 2-13 in memory of Charles A. Deason. 2-14 Wentworth 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 President of the Senate 2-17 I hereby certify that the above 2-18 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-19 on January 12, 1999, by a rising vote. 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Secretary of the Senate 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Member, Texas Senate