R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Vaughn "Buz" Coffman of Wichita Falls 1-2 on May 23, 2001, at the age of 73, has brought a profound loss to 1-3 the family and friends of this esteemed Texan; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born July 1, 1927, Mr. Coffman proudly served in the 1-5 U.S. Air Force as a young man; on January 15, 1950, he married 1-6 Betty Malone, with whom he shared a warm and devoted union for more 1-7 than 50 years; and 1-8 WHEREAS, This longtime resident of Wichita Falls was a valued 1-9 member of the First Presbyterian Church, where he held the 1-10 positions of elder and trustee; he also gave his time and energy to 1-11 the Disabled American Veterans, serving as state commander, and to 1-12 the Parent Teachers Association, of which he was a life member; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Mr. Coffman further benefited his local area through 1-14 his involvement in the Boy Scouts of America, receiving for his 1-15 deep commitment the Silver Beaver Award and the God and Service 1-16 Award; moreover, this gentleman created and implemented a scouting 1-17 program for the mentally handicapped; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Known for his acts of charity and dedication to the 1-19 betterment of his city, Mr. Coffman will undoubtedly be remembered 1-20 with fondness and gratitude by the countless individuals whose 1-21 lives he touched; now, therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 1-23 Legislature honor the life of Vaughn "Buz" Coffman and extend 1-24 sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Betty; 2-1 to his daughter, Bee Lynn Rippy, and her husband, Vernon; to his 2-2 son, Vaughn Z. Coffman; to his brother, Marlon Coffman; to his 2-3 cousin, Mrs. Oliver Howard, Jr.; and to his other relatives and 2-4 many friends; and, be it further 2-5 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-6 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-7 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-8 Vaughn "Buz" Coffman. Farabee _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1391 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 28, 2001. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House