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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 136





In Memory



of



Edmond D. Karam





	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 

citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Edmond D. Karam, 

who passed away August 6, 2005, at the age of 89; and

	WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen, Edmond Karam was a veteran 

of World War II; he retired from the Consolidated Produce 

Company; and

	WHEREAS, He showed his faith in his daily life; he was a 

lifelong member of Saint George Maronite Catholic Church; and

	WHEREAS, Edmond will be remembered for his warmth and 

generosity; his wisdom and valued counsel will not be forgotten 

by those who knew him; and

	WHEREAS, He 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,

79th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere 

condolences to the bereaved family of Edmond D. Karam:  his wife, 

Sophia; his sons and daughters-in-law, Edmond A. and Rosemary Karam,

David R. Karam, Eugene and Suzanne Karam, and Ernest and Elyse Karam;

his daughters and sons-in-law, Edna and Frank Ashmore and Christine 

and Paul Broussard; his brother, Morris Karam; his sister,

Judy Karam; and his 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; 

and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 

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 Edmond D. Karam.

                                                                    Van de Putte









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    President of the Senate

 

    I hereby certify that the 

above Resolution was adopted by 

the Senate on August 19, 2005, by 

a rising vote.







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    Secretary of the Senate







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     Member, Texas Senate