HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of John G. Prude of Fort Davis on
1-2 February 24, 2000, at the age of 95, has brought a great loss to
1-3 the family and many friends of this beloved Texan; and
1-4 WHEREAS, He was born on February 27, 1904, on the Prude
1-5 Ranch, a working and resort ranch in Fort Davis that was
1-6 established by his parents, Andrew and Ora Prude, in the late
1-7 1890s; the 28,000-acre ranch, which was declared a Texas historical
1-8 site three years ago, began hosting guests in 1921 and now serves
1-9 more than 20,000 visitors each year; and
1-10 WHEREAS, Affectionately known as "Big Spurs," Mr. Prude was a
1-11 member of the first football team fielded by Alpine's Sul Ross
1-12 State University and a charter inductee into the Sul Ross Athletic
1-13 Hall of Honor; a multitalented native son of the Lone Star State,
1-14 he was well known in West Texas as a singer of colorful ballads,
1-15 and a number of his songs have been recorded in the Library of
1-16 Congress; and
1-17 WHEREAS, Mr. Prude was an outstanding teacher, coach,
1-18 principal, and superintendent of schools during his lifetime who
1-19 shared his passion for teaching first with students in the public
1-20 schools of West Texas and later with young men and women at Sul
1-21 Ross State University, where he taught for two decades; and
1-22 WHEREAS, A devoted family man as well, Mr. Prude enjoyed an
1-23 exceptionally happy and rewarding marriage with his wife, Evelyn,
1-24 until her passing; they were the proud parents of two children, and
2-1 through the years Mr. Prude took great pleasure in welcoming 8
2-2 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren into his close-knit
2-3 family; and
2-4 WHEREAS, An active member of the Del Rio community for many
2-5 years, this fine gentlemen donated the Paul Poag Theatre to the
2-6 city as a cultural arts center; Mr. Prude's civic involvement also
2-7 included lifetime perfect attendance at Bloy's Encampment meetings
2-8 in Fort Davis and 51 years with Rotary International; and
2-9 WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to share the friendship of
2-10 John Prude will long miss his presence, and he will surely be
2-11 remembered with great affection and admiration for many years to
2-12 come; now, therefore, be it
2-13 RESOLVED, That the 77th Legislature of the State of Texas
2-14 hereby honor the memory of John G. Prude and extend sincere
2-15 sympathy to the members of his family: to his son and
2-16 daughter-in-law, John Robert and Betty Prude; to his daughter and
2-17 son-in-law, Ruth Elizabeth and Jack Longbotham; to his
2-18 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and to the many other
2-19 friends and relatives of this fine man; and, be it further
2-20 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-21 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
2-22 House of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in
2-23 memory of John G. Prude.
Gallego
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 37 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 29, 2001.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 37 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the Senate on April 11, 2001.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________________
Date
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Governor