H.R. No. 531



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The family and friends of David Michael Massie of 
Seagoville have been deeply saddened by his untimely passing on 
April 30, 2006, at the age of 50; and
	WHEREAS, Born on September 27, 1955, in Seagoville, Mr. 
Massie received a bachelor's degree in accounting and a master's 
degree in education administration from Texas A&M 
University--Commerce; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan was a local business owner, a 
Christian school administrator, and an accountant over the course 
of 25 years; he had served on the city council, as mayor pro 
tempore, and as a member of the economic development board, and he 
shared his faith with the congregation of First Baptist Church, 
Sunnyvale, as a Bible teacher and ordained deacon; and
	WHEREAS, In his leisure hours, Mr. Massie was a golfer who 
liked collecting NASCAR and Texas Longhorn memorabilia, 
commemorative coins, and Christian-based books; he also enjoyed the 
companionship of his beloved dog, Buddy Boy; and
	WHEREAS, David Massie demonstrated inspiring compassion, 
wit, and unfailing determination in his daily life, and his memory 
will be carried in the hearts of those fortunate enough to have 
shared in his love and friendship; 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 
David Michael Massie and extend deepest sympathy to the members of 
his family: to his wife of 26 years, Michele; to his parents, Harold 
and Shirley Massie; to his brothers, Paul and Dennis Massie; to his 
sisters, Terri Gant, June Stone, and Susan Hardie and her husband, 
Curtis; and to his many 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 David 
Michael Massie.

                                                                 Jones of Dallas


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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 531 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on May 12, 2006.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House