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 1-2                         SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1272
 1-3                                  In Memory
 1-4                                     of
 1-5                              Walter E. Griffin
 1-6           WHEREAS, Residents of Marble Falls recently lost a beloved
 1-7     neighbor and friend with the passing of Walter E. "Dick" Griffin
 1-8     on May 9, 2001, at the age of 86; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, A native Texan, Mr. Griffin was born in Bivins
1-10     on December 22, 1914, and attended school in the small towns of
1-11     Trinidad and Handley; he attended the College of Marshall before
1-12     earning his bachelor's degree from Hardin-Simmons University and
1-13     graduating from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; and
1-14           WHEREAS, He was a 20-year veteran of the United States Army,
1-15     serving as a chaplain in World War II, the Korean War, and the
1-16     Vietnam War; he was the recipient of a Bronze Star with oak leaf
1-17     cluster and achieved the rank of lieutenant colonel; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Following his military career, he resumed preaching
1-19     in churches in Texas and retired after spending a number of years
1-20     at First Union Church of Buchanan Dam and a brief tenure as visiting
1-21     minister at Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Austin; and
1-22           WHEREAS, Mr. Griffin will long be remembered for his
 2-1     inquisitive nature, quick wit, and strong faith, and while he will
 2-2     be greatly missed, the legacy he leaves behind will not soon be
 2-3     forgotten; now, therefore, be it
 2-4           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-5     77th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of
 2-6     Walter E. "Dick" Griffin and extend sincere condolences to
 2-7     the members of his family:  his sister, Myrtis Gaines; his
 2-8     brother, Bobby J. Griffin; his children, Richard C. Griffin,
 2-9     Kenneth A. Griffin, and Janis K. West; his grandchildren,
2-10     Richard D. Griffin, Ross L. Griffin, Jenny Bergeron,
2-11     Rosalind L. Griffin, Travis Griffin, Madeline West, and
2-12     Dinah West; his great-grandchildren, Ian and Samantha Griffin;
2-13     and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it further
2-14           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
2-15     prepared for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy
2-16     from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this
2-17     day, it do so in memory of Walter E. Griffin.
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2-20                                         President of the Senate
2-21                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-22                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-23                                  on May 28, 2001, by a rising vote.
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2-25                                         Secretary of the Senate
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2-27                                           Member, Texas Senate