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                                                                  H.R. No. 698



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The family and friends of Manly David Ballard of 
Abilene sustained a great loss with the passing of this beloved 
gentleman on March 13, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Born on December 23, 1916, in El Paso, Texas, Mr. 
Ballard earned a bachelor of science degree from Abilene Christian 
College and a master's of business administration from The 
University of Texas; he served his country with distinction during 
World War II in the United States Air Force; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Ballard returned to Abilene after his term of 
service was fulfilled and began a successful career as an agent for 
State Farm Insurance Company; Mr. Ballard was the second-longest 
serving agent nationally still working for State Farm at the time of 
his passing; and
	WHEREAS, Deeply committed to his abiding faith and to 
Abilene's University Church of Christ, Mr. Ballard served his 
fellow brothers and sisters in Christ as an elder for 25 years and 
served many more years as a deacon; and
	WHEREAS, Manly Ballard was devoted to his close-knit family, 
which included his wife of 58 years, Louise, and his children, Brent 
and David, encouraging them to devote themselves to Christian 
education as he did so faithfully his entire life; and
	WHEREAS, A kind and generous man who put his great heart, 
wisdom, and experience in service to others, Mr. Ballard also 
encouraged the hearts of many with his thoughtfulness, good humor, 
and genuine spirit, and he will be forever cherished by those who 
were blessed to share his love and friendship; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay special tribute to the life of Manly David 
Ballard and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to 
his wife, Louise Giles Ballard; to his first son and 
daughter-in-law, Brent and Cheryl Ballard; to his second son and 
daughter-in-law, David and Karen Ballard; to his grandchildren, 
Christopher, Amy, Wesley, and Gregory Ballard; and to his many 
other relatives and friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his wife and the other members of his family.

                                                                          Hunter


                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 698 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on April 25, 2003.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House