By Goolsby                                             H.R. No. 528
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The untimely passing of George Clinton "Clint"
 1-2     Chavanne of Dallas on January 28, 2001, at the age of 25, has
 1-3     brought a profound loss to the family and many friends of this
 1-4     esteemed young man, and it is most appropriate that we honor his
 1-5     memory at this time; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, A native Texan, he was born on July 28, 1975, in
 1-7     Dallas; he graduated from J. J. Pierce High School and furthered
 1-8     his education at Southwestern University in Georgetown; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Mr. Chavanne enjoyed a variety of sports as a
1-10     participant and spectator and also took pleasure in playing chess
1-11     and bridge; in his community, he was an active congregant of Lovers
1-12     Lane United Methodist Church; and
1-13           WHEREAS, It is so very painful to say goodbye to one so
1-14     young, and it is fitting to remember his unique spirit, which will
1-15     surely live on in the hearts and minds of all those whose lives he
1-16     touched; now, therefore, be it
1-17           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-18     Legislature hereby honor the memory of George Clinton "Clint"
1-19     Chavanne and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family:
1-20     to his mother, Lori Hyde Stafford; to his grandparents, George and
1-21     Betty Hyde; to his uncle, James David Hyde; and to the many friends
1-22     and other relatives of this exceptional young man; and, be it
1-23     further
1-24           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-1     prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
 2-2     House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
 2-3     George Clinton "Clint" Chavanne.