R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Kenneth Leith III of Alpine on 1-2 October 10, 2000, at the age of 74, brought a great loss to the 1-3 family and friends of this esteemed individual; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born in Joplin, Missouri, Mr. Leith was raised in 1-5 Virginia and Wisconsin; he attended the Virginia Military Institute 1-6 and St. John's Military Academy, and he answered his country's call 1-7 to duty by serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II; after his 1-8 return, he pursued a higher education at Kenyon College and the 1-9 University of Wisconsin; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Mr. Leith began racing sports cars in Madison, 1-11 Wisconsin, embarking on a distinguished career, during which he 1-12 toured across the United States and participated in events in 1-13 places such as Opaloosas, Watkins Glen, and Riverside; and 1-14 WHEREAS, In 1949, he married the former Mary Pfaff, and the 1-15 following year they moved to Houston to raise a family; Mr. Leith 1-16 retired from racing in 1967, at which time he undertook several 1-17 business ventures; he and his wife moved again to Rockport before 1-18 eventually settling in Alpine; and 1-19 WHEREAS, This notable Texan held a keen interest in Texas 1-20 history and was active with numerous noteworthy organizations, 1-21 including the Sports Car Club of America, the National Rifle 1-22 Association, and Mensa; in addition, he belonged to the Sul Ross 1-23 4-Wheelers and the American Legion; and 1-24 WHEREAS, A talented racer, loving husband, and devoted 2-1 father, Mr. Leith lives on in the hearts of the many people whose 2-2 lives he so deeply touched; now, therefore, be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-4 Legislature hereby honor the memory of Kenneth Leith III and extend 2-5 sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his son, Kenneth 2-6 Leith IV; to his three daughters, Dr. Mary Parish, Ann Griess, and 2-7 Frances Pontasch; to his sister, Mary Gordon Rutrough; to his nine 2-8 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and to his other 2-9 relatives and friends; and, be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-11 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-12 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-13 Kenneth Leith III. Gallego _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 219 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 5, 2001. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House