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                                                                H.C.R. No. 20 



HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The family and many friends of Joe Paul Cobb were 
deeply saddened by his passing on June 24, 2005, at the age of 64, 
and we join them in mourning their loss; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Brownfield, Mr. Cobb attended Lubbock 
High School and Texas Tech University before moving to Clovis, New 
Mexico; and
	WHEREAS, In 1975, he relocated his family to Paris, Texas, to 
dedicate himself to the running of the Cobb Ranch, and he also lent 
his expertise to his work as a director of the All-Breed Bull Sale; 
and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Cobb gave generously of his time and talent for 
the benefit of the larger community as well, serving as a director 
of the chamber of commerce and as a member of the Paris Rotary Club 
and the Board of Governors of McCuistion Regional Medical Center; 
and
	WHEREAS, A well-rounded individual, he further enjoyed 
sculpting and wood turning, and was the owner of the Circle W Health 
Food Store; and
	WHEREAS, Although Mr. Cobb will long be missed, his unique 
and irreplaceable spirit will continue to shine brightly in the 
memories of all those fortunate enough to have known him; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas, 
1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Joe Paul Cobb 
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his 
wife, DeEtte; to his daughter and son-in-law, Carla and Bill 
Coleman; to his sons and daughters-in-law, Joe Paul Cobb, Jr., and 
Tricia Cobb, Robert and Margaret Cobb, and Richard and Deanna Cobb; 
to his grandchildren, Chase, Nathan, Hudson, Mallie, Sam, Gibson, 
Mattie, Nelson, Rachel, Mary, and Ben; to his brother and 
sister-in-law, Tom "Bud" Cobb and Judy Cobb; to his sister and 
brother-in-law, Aurelia and Bert Nelson; and to his other family 
members and 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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory 
of Joe Paul Cobb.

                                                                           Homer




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   President of the Senate                               Speaker of the House      

	I certify that H.C.R. No. 20 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on July 18, 2005.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House   

	I certify that H.C.R. No. 20 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the Senate on July 18, 2005.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                      Secretary of the Senate   



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              Governor