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78S40494 JNC-D

By:  Gallego                                                      H.R. No. 44 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The State of Texas lost a distinguished native son 
with the passing of the Honorable Tom Hugh Stovell on March 24, 
2004, at the age of 84; and
	WHEREAS, Born April 19, 1919, Mr. Stovell earned an 
accounting degree from Texas A&M University and later served his 
country with distinction in World War II as a major in the U.S. Army 
Air Corps; this courageous soldier was honored for his exceptional 
valor and awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his attempts 
at rescuing fellow airmen; and
	WHEREAS, In 1948, Mr. Stovell was elected to the Texas House 
of Representatives, where he proudly and ably represented citizens 
of Brewster, Kinney, Val Verde, Maverick, and Terrell counties 
during the 51st Legislature; and
	WHEREAS, This notable Texan later began an exemplary career 
in the financial industry, working with institutions throughout 
West Texas and serving as president of the First National Bank of 
Fort Stockton and as senior vice president of Commercial Bank and 
Trust in Midland; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Mr. Stovell devoted himself to 
his family, sharing many wonderful years with his beloved wife, 
Dorothy, who preceded him in death; a man of integrity, wisdom, and 
fortitude, he will be deeply missed, but his spirit will live on in 
the hearts of the many people whose lives he touched; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay special tribute to the 
life of Tom Hugh Stovell and extend sincere sympathy to the members 
of his family:  to his son, Steven Charles Schroeder; to his 
daughter, Cynthia Stovell Choate and her husband, Gary; to his five 
beloved grandchildren; and to the other relatives and many friends 
of this esteemed gentleman; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House 
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Tom 
Stovell.