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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 787
 1-3                                  In Memory
 1-4                                     of
 1-5                              Ernest Montgomery
 1-6           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
 1-7     of Austin in mourning the passing of highly respected businessman,
 1-8     Ernest Montgomery, who died April 1, 2001, at the age of 82; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, The esteemed gentleman will be deeply missed by his
1-10     family and many friends and will be remembered with gratitude for
1-11     his generosity of spirit and strength of character; and
1-12           WHEREAS, Born to the late Lucious and Grace Montgomery in
1-13     Oakalla, Texas, on December 4, 1918, Ernest graduated from
1-14     Lampasas High School and received a degree in accounting from
1-15     The University of Texas at Austin; and
1-16           WHEREAS, He valiantly served his country during World War II
1-17     as a member of the 636th Tank Destroyer Battalion and participated
1-18     in assaults across North Africa, Italy, France, and Germany; and
1-19           WHEREAS, He married his beloved, Iva Rue Moore, on
1-20     January 3, 1942, and the devoted couple shared many years of
1-21     happiness; together they built a loving and secure home for their
1-22     two children; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, Talented and knowledgeable in many areas, the
 2-2     former bookkeeper and Texas Department of Health employee
 2-3     opened Rues Antiques in 1966; the highly successful furniture
 2-4     and antique shop was well known throughout Austin and the
 2-5     surrounding area for its quality of service and upstanding
 2-6     reputation; and
 2-7           WHEREAS, Ernest Montgomery was a devoted husband, father,
 2-8     grandfather, and great-grandfather; the memories he left behind
 2-9     will be forever cherished by his family and friends; now,
2-10     therefore, be it
2-11           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-12     77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
2-13     family of Ernest Montgomery:  his wife, Iva Rue Montgomery;
2-14     his sons, Phillip Montgomery and Mark Montgomery; and his
2-15     seven grandchildren and great-grandchild; 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 Ernest Montgomery.
2-20                                                              Barrientos
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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 23, 2001, by a rising vote.
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2-27                                         Secretary of the Senate
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2-29                                           Member, Texas Senate