By Carter                                              H.R. No. 473
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The passing of Albert J. "Al" Stover of Bedford on
 1-2     February 17, 2001, at the age of 66, has deeply saddened his family
 1-3     and many friends; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Born on December 13, 1934, in Kearney, Nebraska,
 1-5     Mr. Stover moved to the  Fort Worth area in 1966; he became well
 1-6     known as a photographer and as the founder and director of the
 1-7     Texas Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, Mr. Stover enjoyed serving his fellow citizens in
 1-9     many ways, and he actively participated in the American Heart
1-10     Association of Northeast Tarrant County, Arts Council of Northeast
1-11     Tarrant County, and various chambers of commerce; and
1-12           WHEREAS, A devoted husband and loving father and grandfather,
1-13     this esteemed Texan has left a legacy of good works, and his spirit
1-14     will live on in the hearts of the many people whose lives he
1-15     touched; now, therefore, be it
1-16           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-17     Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Albert J. Stover and
1-18     extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,
1-19     Sandi Stover; to his daughter, Terri Colling; to his sister, Ilene
1-20     Wenzlick; to his stepchildren, Steve Sheppard and Scott Sheppard;
1-21     and to his grandchildren, other relatives, and many friends; and,
1-22     be it further
1-23           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
1-24     prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
 2-1     Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Albert J.
 2-2     "Al" Stover.