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                                                                  H.R. No. 336



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Descendants of Andrew Mason gathered in Austin on 
July 1-3, 2005, for the happy occasion of a family reunion; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Mason had three daughters, Mary, Mittie, and 
Ellen, who married into the Crawford, Hurley, and Stackhouse 
families, respectively; and
	WHEREAS, Today, the descendants of Andrew Mason take great 
pride in their forebears and give thanks for their rich heritage and 
their thriving extended family; and
	WHEREAS, The year 2005 marked the 15th gathering of the 
Crawford and Hurley families since the first reunion was organized 
in 1977, and attendees assembled from throughout the United States 
to be together as the nation observed its annual celebration of 
independence; and
	WHEREAS, Special tribute was paid to the oldest and youngest 
founding members from each family:  Frederick Crawford, Sr., and 
Charlene Edmonson, representing the Crawfords, and Leola Rush and 
Edward Hurley, representing the Hurleys; and
	WHEREAS, Through the years, the contributions made by the 
descendants of Andrew Mason have been interwoven in the compelling 
story of the Lone Star State, and the families' selection of Texas 
as the site of the 2005 reunion provides a fitting occasion on which 
to honor the members of this notable group; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby warmly congratulate the 
organizers and participants of the 15th Crawford/Hurley family 
reunion and extend to all those involved sincere best wishes for 
many more opportunities to gather with their relations.

                                                                          Chavez

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 336 was adopted by the House on July 
19, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House