1-1                         SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1122
 1-2                                  In Memory
 1-3                                     of
 1-4                           Robert Hilary Hoy, Sr.
 1-5           WHEREAS, It is with great sorrow that the Senate of the
 1-6     State of Texas joins the citizens of El Paso in mourning the loss
 1-7     of Robert Hilary Hoy, Sr., who died on April 30, 1999, at the age
 1-8     of 89; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman will be remembered for
1-10     his devotion to his family, his community, and his country, and
1-11     his death will be deeply felt by all who had the pleasure of
1-12     knowing him; and
1-13           WHEREAS, A native of Arkansas, he was born on April 22, 1910,
1-14     and moved to El Paso in 1929, where he generously contributed his
1-15     time and energy to civic organizations; and
1-16           WHEREAS, After distinguishing himself in the retail grocery
1-17     business, Mr. Hoy retired in 1965 as Executive Vice President of
1-18     Food Mart, Incorporated; and
1-19           WHEREAS, In addition to his business responsibilities,
1-20     Mr. Hoy took great interest in civic organizations devoted to the
1-21     betterment of his community; he was a lifetime member of Masonic
1-22     Lodge Number 1137, Scottish Rite Cathedral, and El Maida Shrine
 2-1     Temple; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, Robert Hoy leaves a legacy of devotion, commitment,
 2-3     and compassion that will be cherished by those who knew and loved
 2-4     him; now, therefore, be it
 2-5           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-6     76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the family
 2-7     of Robert Hilary Hoy, Sr.:  his wife, Elizabeth; his daughter,
 2-8     Annie Ellen Hoy; his sons, John Thomas and Robert H. Hoy, Jr.; and
 2-9     his four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and, be it
2-10     further
2-11           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-12     the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from
2-13     the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do
2-14     so in memory of Robert Hilary Hoy, Sr.
2-15                                                               Shapleigh
2-16                                  ______________________________________
2-17                                         President of the Senate
2-18                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-19                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-20                                  on May 26, 1999, by a rising vote.
2-21                                  ______________________________________
2-22                                         Secretary of the Senate
2-23                                  ______________________________________
2-24                                           Member, Texas Senate