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                                                                  H.R. No. 23 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Kennith Richardson of 
Eldorado on October 13, 2003, at the age of 81, has deeply saddened 
this beloved man's family and host of friends; and
	WHEREAS, Born on January 16, 1922, in Cassville, Missouri, 
Mr. Richardson later moved with his family to Seminole, Oklahoma; 
he proudly served his country in the Pacific theater during World 
War II as a member of the United States Marine Corps, performing the 
duties of field lineman and switchboard operator; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Richardson met the love of his life, the former 
Betty Ann Twibell, in Seminole, and they were married in 1945, when 
he returned from military service; with her he enjoyed a happy and 
committed relationship, and he became the patriarch of a fine 
family that grew through the years to include two children and six 
grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan pursued a career with Sinclair 
Oil Company that took him and his family to Garber, Drumright, and 
Perry, Oklahoma, to Bairoil, Wyoming, and finally, in 1960, to 
Eldorado; Mr. Richardson was later employed with the Atlantic 
Richfield Company, the successor to Sinclair Oil, until his 
retirement in 1983; and
	WHEREAS, A deacon at First Baptist Church in Eldorado, 
Kennith Richardson was a widely admired and respected member of his 
community, and his memory will be forever honored by those who were 
privileged to share in his love and friendship; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, pay tribute to the life of Kennith 
Richardson and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his 
family: to his children and their spouses, Dan and Kristi 
Richardson and Gay and Charlie Adams; to his grandchildren, Nathan 
Richardson, Paul Richardson, Kasey Leah, Kylie MacLellan, Chip 
Adams, and Colt Adams; and to all who mourn the passing of this 
cherished 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 Kennith 
Richardson.

                                                                      Hilderbran


                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 23 was unanimously adopted by a rising 
vote of the House on May 11, 2004.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House