1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 573 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Lawrence Glenn Roark 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 1-7 citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of a beloved community 1-8 member, Lawrence Glenn Roark, who died March 6, 2001; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born May 15, 1955, in Wichita Falls, Larry was a 1-10 1973 graduate of Reagan High School in Austin; always interested in 1-11 music, Larry graduated cum laude from North Texas State University 1-12 with a degree in music theory; and 1-13 WHEREAS, After completing his education, Larry served on the 1-14 staff of Texas Woman's University and played euphonium with the 1-15 Clyde Beatty-Cole Brothers Circus Band for several seasons; and 1-16 WHEREAS, After returning to Austin, Larry enjoyed taking part 1-17 in the city's music scene; he played with many local groups, 1-18 including the Austin Symphony, the Vascilating Discombobulators, 1-19 and the First Baptist Church voice and handbell choirs; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Larry was well known in the Austin community as a 1-21 musician and as a recurring host on KUT Radio's Overnight Show; 1-22 in 1989, Larry added businessman to his resume, founding Music 2-1 of Spheres(TM), a successful Austin company which produces a 2-2 superior quality of wind chimes; he was also a noted photographer, 2-3 who regularly displayed his work; and 2-4 WHEREAS, His friends and family will always remember Larry's 2-5 passion for beauty and spirituality, which was expressed through 2-6 his music and photography; a man of boundless energy and enthusiasm, 2-7 Larry made a positive impact on the Austin community, and the 2-8 State of Texas is truly fortunate to have counted him as a citizen; 2-9 now, therefore, be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-11 77th Legislature, hereby send condolences to the family of 2-12 Larry Roark: his wife, Sara Neal Eskew; his parents, 2-13 Dr. Glenn and Dorotha Roark; his sisters and brothers-in-law, 2-14 Carol Roark and Lon Burnam, and Linda Roark and Ford Turner; and 2-15 his six nieces and nephews; and, be it further 2-16 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-17 his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-18 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it 2-19 do so in memory of Lawrence Glenn Roark. 2-20 Ellis 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 President of the Senate 2-23 I hereby certify that the above 2-24 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-25 on March 26, 2001, by a rising vote. 2-26 ______________________________________ 2-27 Secretary of the Senate 2-28 ______________________________________ 2-29 Member, Texas Senate