79S31053 JNC-D

By:  Homer                                                      H.C.R. No. 33 



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, Citizens of Deport lost a treasured neighbor and 
friend with the passing of Carlys Denison on April 20, 2006, at the 
age of 86; and
	WHEREAS, A native of the Lone Star State, Mr. Denison was born 
on October 26, 1919, in Milton; he served his country in the 
U.S. Army during World War II and went on to hold a distinguished 
career as a U.S. postmaster that spanned three decades; and
	WHEREAS, Dedicated to his adopted hometown, Mr. Denison 
demonstrated his commitment to his fellow residents as a member of 
the Deport City Council and the local volunteer fire department; 
and
	WHEREAS, He was an active congregant of the First 
Presbyterian Church of Deport, where he served as a deacon and as 
church treasurer for many years; he held a nearly 50-year tenure as 
post commander of the Deport American Legion Warren-Teague Post 
199, and enjoyed membership in the Deport Masonic Lodge No. 381; and
	WHEREAS, A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, 
Mr. Denison was an avid outdoorsman who took great pleasure in 
hunting, fishing, and raising cattle; he was a noteworthy civic 
leader and respected citizen, and while he will be greatly missed, 
his legacy of public service will surely be remembered for many 
years to come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas, 
3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Carlys Denison 
and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his 
wife, Betty Denison; to his son, John Denison and his wife, Larann; 
to his grandson, Dr. Dru Denison and his wife, Kimberly; to his 
sister, Dee Bonham; to his brothers, Warren Denison and Dr. Bobby 
Denison and his wife, Ramona; 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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of 
Carlys Denison.