H.R. No. 119



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The passing of Larry Layne Anderson on July 4, 2003, 
at the age of 58, has brought a great loss to the family and friends 
of this esteemed Copperas Cove resident; and
	WHEREAS, A native Texan, he was born in Ranger on February 4, 
1945, and served his nation with distinction as a captain in the 
United States Air Force; during the Vietnam War he completed over 
1,100 combat sorties and for his bravery received the Air Medal with 
two oak leaf clusters and the Distinguished Flying Cross; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Anderson went on to pursue a successful career 
in the field of education, applying his considerable talents and 
initiative to the positions of teacher, coach, and administrator; 
over the years, the students and staffs at Blooming Grove, 
Gatesville, Copperas Cove, and Lometa school districts all 
benefited from his exceptional professionalism and dedication to 
scholastic excellence; and
	WHEREAS, Those who were fortunate to share the friendship of 
Mr. Anderson will long miss his presence, and his remarkable spirit 
lives on in the hearts of those whose lives he touched during his 
time on this earth; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay special tribute to the 
life of Larry Layne Anderson and extend sincere sympathy to the 
members of his family: to his wife, Carolyn Anderson; to his 
daughter, Dena Anderson; to his sons and daughters-in-law, Bret and 
Jodi Anderson and Derek and Alyssa Anderson; to his brother and 
sister-in-law, Wayne and Dottie Anderson; to his grandchildren, 
Bryce Anderson and Jayce Anderson; to his mother-in-law, Quieta 
Kattner; and to the other relatives and many friends of this beloved 
gentleman; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Larry Layne 
Anderson.

                                                                 Cook of Navarro


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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 119 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on July 28, 2003.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House