H.R. No. 144



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The citizens of Austin lost a distinguished 
community leader and activist on September 10, 2003, when Charles 
Hallmark passed away, leaving a host of friends and admirers to 
deeply mourn his untimely death; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Hallmark selflessly devoted much of his life to 
making his community a better place; since 1998, this noble 
gentleman lent full-time support to the many important causes he 
aided, including the Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby of Texas, Project 
Transitions, and the Texas Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action 
League; and
	WHEREAS, An activist in the fight against acquired 
immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), this exceptional Texan worked 
with AIDS Services of Austin, where he helped to promote AIDS 
education and understanding and organized annual fund-raisers like 
the AIDS Walk of Austin; and
	WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to know Charles Hallmark 
will not quickly forget the rare courage and compassion he 
displayed in every facet of his life; demonstrating an unyielding 
determination to correct society's injustices, his dedication 
earned him the lasting respect and affection of countless friends 
and community residents, and his spirit will forever brighten and 
warm their hearts; 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 
Charles Hallmark and extend deepest sympathy to his family and many 
friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That when the Texas House of Representatives 
adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Charles Hallmark.

                                                                       Rodriguez


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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 144 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on September 24, 2003.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House