78R3587 MW-D

By:  Pitts                                                        H.R. No. 48 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The family and friends of Richard Blevins of 
Waxahachie were profoundly saddened when this esteemed gentleman 
passed away on January 12, 2003, at the age of 72; and
	WHEREAS, Born on May 1, 1930, Mr. Blevins obtained his early 
education in Waxahachie and graduated from high school in 1947; he 
then studied at Rice University, Southwestern University, Southern 
Methodist University, and The University of Texas, ultimately 
earning a master's degree in business administration; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Blevins, a member of the Naval ROTC while 
attending Rice University, answered his country's call to military 
duty during the Korean War; he was stationed in Anchorage, Alaska, 
and attained the rank of staff sergeant in the Air Force; and
	WHEREAS, In the 1960s, Mr. Blevins began his 32-year career 
as a program manager with LTV/Northrop Grumman; he was well 
respected in his field and counted as one of his greatest career 
achievements the planning and construction of Crestview Nursing 
Home in Bryan; and
	WHEREAS, A devout member of the First United Methodist Church 
for many years and, more recently, the Waxahachie Bible Church, Mr. 
Blevins shared his faith with others as a prison chaplain, Sunday 
school teacher, and mentor; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his lifetime, Richard Blevins worked 
tirelessly to serve his faith, family, and community; though his 
absence is widely mourned, his spirit will continue to live in the 
hearts of those individuals who were fortunate enough to have known 
him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Richard Blevins and 
extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family:  to his wife 
of 52 years, Jane Blevins; to his three children and their spouses, 
Steve and Karen Blevins, Phil and Lori Blevins, and Lisa and Scott 
Crouch; to his grandchildren, Ami and Jay Trull, Kelsi and Kevin 
Crouch, and Mason, Stefanie, Ashley, and Ali Blevins; to his 
step-grandchildren, Aaron and Lucas Anderson; to his brother, Carl 
Blevins, and his wife, Evelyn; to his sister, Evelyn Claunch; to his 
nieces and nephews; and to his other relatives and numerous 
friends; 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 
Richard Blevins.