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By:  Rose                                                         H.R. No. 90 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Longtime Texas State University drama teacher and 
veteran character actor Larry Hovis passed away on September 9, 
2003, at the age of 67, and his untimely loss has left a void in the 
lives of his family, friends, former students, and countless fans 
and admirers; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Wapito, Washington, on February 20, 1936, 
Mr. Hovis moved to Houston with his family at the age of three and 
enjoyed early show business success as a vocalist, first in a duo 
with his sister Joan and later as a member of a quartet called the 
Mascots; he recorded the album My Heart Belongs to Only You for 
Capitol Records while completing a degree in philosophy from the 
University of Houston and relocated shortly thereafter to New York 
City, where he appeared on Broadway in The Billy Barnes Review and 
From A to Z; and
	WHEREAS, After moving to California in 1963, Mr. Hovis gained 
recognition as a stand-up comedian, which led to recurring roles on 
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. and The Andy Griffith Show; a prolific and 
multitalented entertainer, he was best known for his role as the 
dim-witted explosives expert Sergeant Andrew Carter on the hit 
sitcom Hogan's Heroes, which aired from 1965 to 1971 and remains 
popular in syndication; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Hovis was also a talented writer who wrote and 
performed sketches on the groundbreaking variety show Rowan and 
Martin's Laugh-In and scripted the 1966 feature film Out of Sight; 
he later guest-starred on a number of popular television series, 
including The Doris Day Show, Adam-12, and Chico and the Man, and he 
also produced and appeared on several game shows, most notably the 
quirky panel show Liar's Club; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Hovis joined the faculty of Texas State 
University in 1990 and fast became one of the school's most popular 
teachers; in addition to teaching acting and characterization 
courses, he developed the school's TV and film acting program and 
also starred as Mr. Schlegel in the school's production of the 
classic musical Carnival, a memorable production that was a great 
success for the university's department of theater and dance; and
	WHEREAS, A devoted family man, Mr. Hovis was preceded in 
death by his wife Ann, with whom he shared a 40-year union blessed 
with four children; he was a beloved friend and mentor to students, 
colleagues, and fellow performers, and although he will be deeply 
missed by the many people who were privileged to know this 
remarkable man, his memory will endure through his body of work and 
his myriad contributions to the performing arts; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of 
Larry Hovis and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his 
family; 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 
Hovis.