78S20143 MDM-D

By:  Truitt                                                       H.R. No. 61 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, With the passing of Hardy Sanders on March 8, 2003, 
at the age of 73, the citizens of Northeast Tarrant County lost a 
respected business and civic leader and the state lost one of its 
distinguished native sons; and
	WHEREAS, Widely known as a philanthropist and humanitarian, 
Mr. Sanders was a man just as well known for expressing his opinions 
in person or through writing letters; he was highly respected for 
the strength of his convictions and for his dedicated service to his 
fellow Texans; and
	WHEREAS, The owner of Bates Container in North Richland 
Hills, Mr. Sanders was bighearted when asked for donations, but he 
also insisted on accountability from the myriad charitable and 
civic organizations that he so generously supported; he was willing 
to work to ensure that funds were used to maximum benefit, and he 
devoted much time and expertise as a board member of such 
organizations as the Colleyville Area Chamber of Commerce, the Arts 
Council of NorthEast Tarrant County, and the Tarrant County United 
Way; and
	WHEREAS, Describing his reputation as that of a liberal in 
conservative circles and a conservative in liberal ones, Hardy 
Sanders drew upon his own convictions to make a difference in this 
world; although he will be deeply missed, he will long be remembered 
for his innate honesty, his sincere dedication to his family and 
community, and his good-natured sense of humor; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of 
Hardy Sanders and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his 
family: to his wife of 53 years, Betty Sanders; to his children, 
Mark, Scott, and Marcia; to his grandchildren; and to all those who 
mourn the passing of this beloved man; 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 Hardy 
Sanders.