SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 103


In Memory

of

Larry Layne Anderson


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Copperas Cove in mourning the loss of Larry Layne Anderson, 
who died July 4, 2003, at the age of 58; and

	WHEREAS, Larry was born in Ranger, Texas, on February 4, 1945,
to Mary Vernon Ramsey Anderson and Otis Robert Anderson; he 
married Carolyn Kattner on December 14, 1968, at Grace United 
Methodist Church in Copperas Cove; the couple shared a loving 
marriage for more than 34 years and were blessed with a family 
of three children and two grandchildren; and

	WHEREAS, An educator for many years, Larry served as a 
junior high school teacher, coach, and athletic coordinator for 
the Copperas Cove Independent School District and as a teacher 
and athletic director for the Lometa schools; in addition, he 
was a high school principal and assistant superintendent in 
Gatesville; the last position he held before his illness was 
that of superintendent of the Blooming Grove Independent School 
District; and

	WHEREAS, Larry served his country honorably in the 
United States Air Force, where he was a captain, an aircraft 
commander, and a pilot; during the Vietnam War, he completed 
1,100 combat sorties over hostile territory; for serving his 
country with distinction, he was awarded the Air Medal with two 
Oak Leaf Clusters, the Distinguished Flying Cross, and numerous 
other medals; and

	WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, courage, and 
generosity, Larry gave unselfishly of his time to others, and 
his wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by 
those who knew him; and

	WHEREAS, Larry Anderson lived his life to the fullest and 
was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and he leaves 
behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family 
and many friends; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere 
condolences to the bereaved family of Larry Layne Anderson:  
his wife, Carolyn Anderson; his daughter, Dena Anderson; 
his sons and daughters-in-law, Bret and Jodi Anderson and 
Derek and Alyssa Anderson; his brother, Wayne Anderson, and his 
wife, Dottie; his grandson, Bryce Anderson; his granddaughter, 
Jayce Anderson; and his mother-in-law, Quieta Kattner; and, be 
it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 
day, it do so in memory of Larry Layne Anderson.
                                                                         Averitt




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on July 22, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate