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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 634
 1-3                                  In Memory
 1-4                                     of
 1-5                                Elbert Easter
 1-6           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
 1-7     of Houston in mourning the loss of Elbert Easter, who died at the
 1-8     age of 86; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Born on December 5, 1914, he was the son of the late
1-10     Mack Easter and Verlon Stewart Easter; Elbert grew up in a family
1-11     of six children; and
1-12           WHEREAS, In January, 1947, this distinguished gentleman
1-13     married Eva Lee Murphy Easter, and they were blessed with six
1-14     children; Eva Lee preceded her husband in death; and
1-15           WHEREAS, A true patriot, Elbert Easter served his country
1-16     honorably in the United States Army; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Mr. Easter enjoyed his life's work as a barber,
1-18     and he contributed to his community through his profession; and
1-19           WHEREAS, A talented singer who greatly enjoyed performing,
1-20     Elbert was a bass singer with the Hill Zion Singers, a member
1-21     of the Mount Moriah Male Chorus, and a bass singer with the
1-22     Hurst Singers of Mount Moriah; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, Mr. Easter was a devoted husband, father,
 2-2     grandfather, and great-grandfather; he was especially proud of
 2-3     the accomplishments of each member of his family; and
 2-4           WHEREAS, The wise counsel and sound judgment of Elbert Easter
 2-5     will be remembered with gratitude by all who valued his friendship;
 2-6     and
 2-7           WHEREAS, Mr. Easter leaves a legacy of compassion and
 2-8     commitment which will be cherished by all those sharing his life;
 2-9     he will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
2-10           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-11     77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the members
2-12     of the family of Elbert Easter:  his daughters, Erika Christophe,
2-13     Lillie Wheat, and Helen Alexander; his sons, Harold Easter,
2-14     Elbert Easter, Jr., and Joe Willie Easter; and his 10 grandchildren
2-15     and his 21 great-grandchildren; and, be it further
2-16           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his
2-17     family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate,
2-18     and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
2-19     Elbert Easter.
2-20                                                                   Ellis
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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 April 2, 2001, by a rising vote.
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2-27                                         Secretary of the Senate
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2-29                                           Member, Texas Senate