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78R15637 JH-D

By:  Goolsby                                                      H.R. No. 1160



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The passing of Willie James Reed, Sr., of Austin on 
April 14, 2003, has brought a tremendous sense of loss to the 
family, friends, and coworkers of this esteemed gentleman; and
	WHEREAS, A native Texan, Mr. Reed was born in Pflugerville on 
July 6, 1939, and he was educated in the public schools of Austin; 
he professed his religious faith at an early age and attended 
College Heights Church until 1991, when he became a member of Mt. 
Zion Baptist Church; and
	WHEREAS, Over the course of his career, Mr. Reed was employed 
at St. David's Hospital, the Texas Department of Health, and H-E-B, 
and in each place he won the respect and admiration of those with 
whom he worked for his commitment and strong work ethic; and
	WHEREAS, Willie Reed was a gentle, kind, and giving person, 
and while he will be greatly missed, his memory will live on in the 
hearts and minds of the many people whose lives he touched; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Willie James Reed, 
Sr., and extend sincere sympathy to his loved ones, including 
Vyrene Reed, Cynthia Reed Easley, Willie James Reed, Jr., Danny 
Earl Reed, Kenneth Ray Wright, Leon Reed, Freddie Reed, Ray Reed, 
Cecil Reed, Walter Reed, Raymond Reed, Margie Bonner, Ella Reed 
Collins, his 16 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, and his 
other relatives and many friends; 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 Willie 
James Reed, Sr.