H.R. No. 96 





R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The passing of Lloyd Calvin Woodbury on June 18, 2005, at the age of 88, has deeply saddened the friends and family of this beloved Kerrville resident; and WHEREAS, Born March 11, 1917, in Rawlins, Wyoming, Mr. Woodbury was a gifted artist and taxidermist; he worked for Jonas Brothers Furriers in New York City, later returning to Rawlins, where he opened a successful taxidermy shop, meat processing plant, and tannery; and WHEREAS, Mr. Woodbury arrived in his adopted hometown of Kerrville in 1974 and established another taxidermy studio which thrived under his skillful direction; and WHEREAS, After his retirement, this notable Texas artist pursued his passion for sculpture, creating an impressive canon of western and wildlife bronzes; and WHEREAS, Known for his charm and wit, Lloyd Woodbury was a man of tremendous talent, and although his presence will indeed be greatly missed, his spirit will live on in the memories of the many people fortunate enough to have known him and in the inspiring works that he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Lloyd Calvin Woodbury and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his children, Michael Woodbury and his wife, Kathy, Patricia Lynn Woodbury, Leslyn Lewallen and her husband, Mike, Becky Woodbury, and Loretta Anne Woodbury; to his brother and sister, Alva Woodbury and Eva Vinton; and to 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 Lloyd Calvin Woodbury. Hilderbran ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 96 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on August 4, 2005. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House