H.R. No. 612



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The passing of Richard Davis Edson on August 23, 
2002, at the age of 70, brought a great loss to friends and family of 
this respected Houston resident; and
	WHEREAS, A native Texan, Mr. Edson received his education at 
Houston public schools, Kemper Military Academy, and Rice 
University; he went on to serve his nation with distinction from 
1952 to 1957 as a 1st lieutenant aviator in the U.S. Marine Corps; 
and
	WHEREAS, This exceptional individual was active in his 
community as a scout leader and Spring Branch Civic Association 
board member, and participated in the political process by working 
for the Republican Party; and
	WHEREAS, Those who shared Mr. Edson's friendship will long 
miss his presence, but his remarkable spirit lives on in the hearts 
of those whose lives he touched during his time on this earth; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Richard Davis Edson 
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his 
wife, Garleen Merritt Edson; to his sons and daughter-in-law, 
Robert Edson, and Richard and Suzane Edson; to his daughter and 
son-in-law, Brenda and Tony Meyer; to his grandsons, Richard, 
Michael, Charles, and James Meyer; to his sister, Betty 
McGillicuddy; 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 Richard 
Davis Edson.

                                                                           Bohac

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 612 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on April 25, 2003.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House