R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Bobby Eubanks of Fort Worth on 1-2 January 15, 2001, at the age of 56, has brought a profound sense of 1-3 loss to the family and friends of this esteemed gentleman; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born on July 14, 1944, in Crosset, Arkansas, 1-5 Mr. Eubanks moved to Fort Worth after high school; he had a 1-6 distinguished 18-year career as an administrative manager for 1-7 Combustion Engineering; he helped build power plants all over the 1-8 United States and the world, including such places as Indonesia and 1-9 Puerto Rico; and 1-10 WHEREAS, While working in a distant locale, Mr. Eubanks would 1-11 sometimes place a phone call to a favorite establishment of his in 1-12 Fort Worth and order a few rounds of drinks for patrons and then 1-13 FedEx an overnight check to cover the expense; moreover, he enjoyed 1-14 making friendly wagers and those close to him marveled at his 1-15 inexplicable run of good luck and fortune; and 1-16 WHEREAS, This gregarious gentleman had a number of hobbies 1-17 and interests, including NASCAR, horse racing, cars, and country 1-18 music; he also played several instruments and was an accomplished 1-19 musician; and 1-20 WHEREAS, A patriotic American and proud Texan, Mr. Eubanks 1-21 was a devoted father and husband who took great satisfaction in 1-22 providing for his family; his amiable personality and immense 1-23 character earned him a special place in the hearts of many people; 1-24 and 2-1 WHEREAS, Although Mr. Eubanks will be deeply missed, his 2-2 infectious spirit and caring nature will continue to live on in all 2-3 those whose lives he touched; now, therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-5 Legislature hereby honor the memory of Bobby Eubanks and extend 2-6 sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Gay 2-7 Lynn; to his son and daughter, Mark and Shea; to his mother, 2-8 Lavetta; to his sister and brothers, Shelby, Jimmy, and Jessie; to 2-9 his grandson and five granddaughters; and to his many friends and 2-10 other relatives; and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-12 prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 2-13 Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Bobby 2-14 Eubanks. Geren _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 625 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 3, 2001. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House