79S30571 JTR-D

By:  Cook of Navarro                                              H.R. No. 400



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Don Pevehouse of the Pisgah Ridge community in 
Navarro County died on March 5, 2006, at the age of 73, and he leaves 
behind a legacy to treasure for those who held him dear; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Corsicana, Mr. Pevehouse attended 
Corsicana High School, where he made many lifelong friendships; he 
went on to earn undergraduate and law degrees from Baylor 
University and to marry the former Ann Weatherford, with whom he 
shared a happy home; following her death, he was fortunate to find 
love again and married his second wife, Eddie; and
	WHEREAS, After serving a two-year tour of duty in the U.S. 
Navy, he returned to Corsicana, where he was city attorney for 14 
years; this dedicated public servant also served as a municipal 
judge in both Corsicana and Rice and was a member of the Corsicana 
Bar Association; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Pevehouse was a member of the Sons of the 
Republic of Texas and took great pride in his pioneer roots; his 
enthusiasm for historical research made him a valued member of the 
Navarro County Historical Commission, the Navarro County 
Genealogical Society, and the Navarro County Historical Society, 
which he served as vice president and which had recently named him 
its historian of the year; and
	WHEREAS, Though saddened by his passing, the many friends and 
admirers of Mr. Pevehouse may take solace in the knowledge that his 
was truly a life well lived; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of 
Don Pevehouse and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his 
family: to his wife, Eddie; to her sons and daughters-in-law, 
William and Carolyn Truitt and Jason and Angela Truitt; to their 
grandchildren, Stephanie, Tyler, Mattie, Walter, and Charlie 
Truitt; 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 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Don 
Pevehouse.