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79S11049 MW-D

By:  Homer                                                      H.C.R. No. 28 



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may 
temper the profound sadness the passing of Hicks Graves has brought 
to all who loved this distinguished Texan; a lifelong resident of 
Petty, Mr. Graves died on July 10, 2005, at the age of 92; and
	WHEREAS, Born on September 12, 1912, he graduated from Paris 
High School and Paris Junior College, where he won numerous medals 
in track and field, and he married Mary Elba McDowell on December 
15, 1935; and
	WHEREAS, That same year, Mr. Graves began a career in farming 
and ranching in the Petty area, and he held a great passion for the 
land and his hometown throughout his life; an active member of the 
Texas Short Horn Cattle Association, he was named a Conservation 
Farmer of the Year and Farm Family Producer of the Year; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Graves also made many significant contributions 
during his years of service as president of the West Lamar School 
Board; moreover, he was a founding member of the Honey Grove Lions 
Club; and
	WHEREAS, The loved ones of Hicks Graves will fondly remember 
him as a devoted family man and friend, and he leaves behind a 
legacy to treasure for those who held him dear; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas, 
1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Hicks Graves 
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family:  to his 
wife of nearly 70 years, Mary Elba McDowell; to his daughter, 
Margaret Ann Shelton and her husband, A. W.; to his grandchildren, 
Greg Shelton and Kevin Shelton and his wife, Cathy; and to his other 
relatives and 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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of 
Hicks Graves.