R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Lewis Kirk on July 18, 1999, at the 1-2 age of 69, brought a great loss to his relatives, his friends, and 1-3 the Jack County community of which he was such a vital part; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A native Texan, he was born June 7, 1930, on a ranch 1-5 near Postoak and remained close to the land as a rancher; in that 1-6 capacity, he raised sheep, cattle, and other livestock and also 1-7 applied his talents to a wool and mohair enterprise; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Mr. Kirk delighted in sharing his time and expertise 1-9 with young people and worked with many youth organizations, such as 1-10 4-H and FFA, providing encouragement and guidance to future 1-11 generations of Texans interested in agricultural careers; and 1-12 WHEREAS, In addition, he devoted his energy to a variety of 1-13 other worthy civic concerns, including the Jack County Volunteer 1-14 Fire Department, the Community Action Corporation in Wichita Falls, 1-15 and the Jack County Soil and Water Conservation District; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Honored with his family members as the Agriculture 1-17 Family of the Year for Jack County in 1987, Mr. Kirk was the 1-18 recipient of another prestigious accolade in 1999 when the 1-19 Jacksboro Chamber of Commerce gave him its Longtime Outstanding 1-20 Community Service Award; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Those who had the good fortune to know Lewis Kirk 1-22 will long miss his presence, and he is remembered with great 1-23 affection and admiration by all who cherish his memory; now, 1-24 therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-2 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Lewis Kirk and extend 2-3 sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his children, 2-4 Sandra Jackson, Sherita Forbus, Danny Kirk, and Levi Kirk; to his 2-5 11 grandchildren and great-grandchild; and to his other relatives 2-6 and many friends; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-8 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-9 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-10 Lewis Kirk. Hardcastle _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1409 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 28, 2001. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House