R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The family and friends of Fred Douglas Deaver of
 1-2     Odessa were deeply saddened by the passing of this esteemed
 1-3     gentleman on September 16, 2000, at the age of 74; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Born in Copeland, Mr. Deaver was blessed with a
 1-5     loving family, and throughout his life he drew strength and
 1-6     inspiration from his devout faith as a participant in the Baptist
 1-7     church; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, A highly regarded member of the teaching profession,
 1-9     he taught for the Ector County Independent School District until
1-10     his retirement; and
1-11           WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman also fulfilled his duty
1-12     to his country by answering his nation's call to arms as a member
1-13     of the United States Navy during World War II; and
1-14           WHEREAS, In serving his family, church, community, and
1-15     country, Mr. Deaver gave generously of his talents and energy to
1-16     help those around him; although his presence is gone from us now,
1-17     his spirit remains in the hearts of the many people whose lives he
1-18     touched; now, therefore, be it
1-19           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-20     Legislature hereby honor the memory of Fred Douglas Deaver and
1-21     extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,
1-22     Lillian Beatrice Deaver; to his daughters, Debra Irene Byrd and Dr.
1-23     Tara Yvette Deaver; to his sisters, Maude Lucas, Dorothy Pledge,
1-24     and Emma Glenn; to his two grandchildren; and to his many other
 2-1     friends and relatives; and, be it further
 2-2           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-3     prepared  for the members of his family and that when the Texas
 2-4     House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
 2-5     Fred Douglas Deaver.
                                                                        West
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 42 was unanimously adopted by a
         rising vote of the House on March 29, 2001.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House