1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 427 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Edwin Arnold Spacek 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 1-7 citizens of Quitman in mourning the loss of Edwin Arnold Spacek, 1-8 who died January 7, 2001, at the age of 90; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born July 3, 1910, in Granger, Texas, Edwin Spacek 1-10 graduated from Texas Tech University, where he was a participant 1-11 in a dance orchestra that performed throughout West Texas and was 1-12 one of the founding members of the Silver Key Fraternity; he 1-13 served with distinction in the United States Army Air Corps during 1-14 World War II; he was married to the late Virginia Spilman Spacek; 1-15 and 1-16 WHEREAS, Mr. Spacek was dedicated to his work as the 1-17 Wood County Agricultural Extension Agent with Texas A&M University 1-18 from 1946 until his retirement in 1975; and 1-19 WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished gentleman, he was 1-20 respected for his many accomplishments and his leadership in the 1-21 community; and 2-1 WHEREAS, He was the past director of the West Texas Chamber 2-2 of Commerce and was a longtime member and past president of the 2-3 Quitman Chapter of Rotary International; he was instrumental in 2-4 the restoration of the historic Stinson House and was active in 2-5 the development of the county's four lakes; and 2-6 WHEREAS, He was a devout Christian and a member of the 2-7 Methodist faith; he was an avid fly fisherman; and 2-8 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he 2-9 gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth, 2-10 and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; 2-11 and 2-12 WHEREAS, Edwin Spacek lived his life to the fullest and 2-13 was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and he leaves 2-14 behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family 2-15 and many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-16 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-17 77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to 2-18 the bereaved family of Edwin Arnold Spacek: his son and 2-19 daughter-in-law, Ed Spacek, Jr., and Tannie Spacek; his 2-20 daughter and son-in-law, Sissy Spacek and Jack Fisk; his 2-21 sister, Rose Byrd; and his five grandchildren, Stephen, Mark, 2-22 Austin, Schuyler, and Madison; and, be it further 2-23 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-24 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 3-1 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it 3-2 do so in memory of Edwin Spacek. 3-3 Cain 3-4 ______________________________________ 3-5 President of the Senate 3-6 I hereby certify that the above 3-7 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-8 on March 8, 2001, by a rising vote. 3-9 ______________________________________ 3-10 Secretary of the Senate 3-11 ______________________________________ 3-12 Member, Texas Senate