R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Corporal William Crawford Kyle, Jr., of Austin,
 1-2     passed away on January 30, 1970, at the age of 44, and while his
 1-3     time here was far too brief, his life had a profound effect on
 1-4     those around him; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Born November 26, 1925, in Austin, Corporal Kyle
 1-6     proudly served his country in the 4th Division of the U.S. Marine
 1-7     Corps; during World War II, he fought in the Marshall Islands on
 1-8     Roi Namur, Saipan, Tinian, and Iwo Jima, where he was wounded; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Following the war, he married the former Frances
1-10     Lanear Daugherty on March 4, 1949; the couple shared a joyous union
1-11     that was blessed with many happy times and a close-knit and loving
1-12     family; and
1-13           WHEREAS, On July 20, 1956, Corporal Kyle was ordained as a
1-14     Primitive Baptist preacher; he was also a gifted musician with a
1-15     beautiful singing voice, and he shared his love of music and his
1-16     deep faith with his children and many others; and
1-17           WHEREAS, A courageous marine and beloved family man, Corporal
1-18     William Crawford Kyle, Jr., continues to live on in the hearts and
1-19     minds of the many people whose lives he so deeply touched; now,
1-20     therefore, be it
1-21           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-22     Legislature hereby join the family and friends of Corporal William
1-23     Crawford Kyle, Jr., in paying tribute to his memory; and, be it
1-24     further
 2-1           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-2     prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
 2-3     House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
 2-4     Corporal William Crawford Kyle, Jr.
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 1417 was unanimously adopted by a
         rising vote of the House on May 28, 2001.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House