SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 712


In Memory

of

Dr. Theodore Evans


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Sulphur Springs in mourning the loss of Dr. Theodore Evans, 
who died April 15, 2003, at the age of 78; and

	WHEREAS, Theodore Evans was born in Baskin, Louisiana, 
on June 18, 1924, to Lee and Ola Lawrence Evans; he married 
Barbara Browder in 1954, and the couple was blessed with two 
children; and

	WHEREAS, A true patriot, he served his country in the 
United States Army Air Corps during World War II; and

	WHEREAS, Dr. Evans graduated from Texas Chiropractic 
College in 1948; he established his career as a chiropractor with 
the founding of Weddle & Evans Chiropractic in Sulphur Springs, 
where he became a resident in 1964; he also established the 
Hopkins County Nursing Home in that city and the Whispering Pines 
Nursing Home in Winnsboro; and

	WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen, Dr. Evans was a former 
member of the Sulphur Springs Planning and Zoning Commission and 
a former member of the Kiwanis Club; and

	WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he 
gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth, 
and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; 
and

	WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Dr. Evans was a member of 
the First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs and attended the 
John Sharber Sunday School Class; and

	WHEREAS, Dr. Evans was a devoted husband, father, 
and grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be 
treasured forever by his family and many friends; now, 
therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of Dr. Theodore Evans:  his wife, Barbara Browder 
Evans; his son, Dr. Larry Evans; his daughter and son-in-law, 
Linda and Mike Hodge; his grandchildren, Brooke and Blake Hodge; 
and his brother, Dr. Jack Evans; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 
day, it do so in memory of Dr. Theodore Evans.
                                                                          Deuell




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 1, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate