H.C.R. No. 175



HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may 
temper the profound sadness that the passing of Dave L. Rodgers of 
Paris on December 5, 2004, at the age of 64, brings to all who loved 
him; and
	WHEREAS, Born on July 22, 1940, in the Post Oak community, Mr. 
Rodgers graduated from Paris High School and attended Paris Junior 
College and East Texas State University; on July 17, 1964, he 
married Beverly Coston in Paris; and
	WHEREAS, A professional singer in his younger days, Mr. 
Rodgers sang bass for The Prophets Quartet from 1964-1969, 
recording many albums with the group while living in Knoxville and 
Nashville; he later was associated with Lone Star Coaches as a 
driver and tour guide; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Rodgers was a valued member of the community and 
congregant of East Paris Baptist Church, where he participated in 
the Sunday school; his favorite activities included singing and 
being a handyman; and
	WHEREAS, A devoted husband and caring family man, Mr. Rodgers 
shared many happy times and cherished memories with his loved ones; 
while his presence is deeply missed, he will not soon be forgotten, 
for his spirit will be kept alive in the hearts of those who were 
fortunate enough to have known him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby pay tribute to the life of Dave L. Rodgers and extend sincere 
sympathy to the members of his family:  to his wife, Beverly; to his 
two daughters and sons-in-law, Dana and Rob Willoughby and Nikki 
and Steven Hammer; to his three grandchildren, Caleb Willoughby, 
Joshua Willoughby, and Lindi Hammer; to his two brothers-in-law and 
sisters-in-law, Travis and Jean Coston and Melba and Martin Epps; 
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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of 
Dave L. Rodgers.

                                                                           Homer




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   President of the Senate                               Speaker of the House      

	I certify that H.C.R. No. 175 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on May 20, 2005.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House   

	I certify that H.C.R. No. 175 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the Senate on May 20, 2005.

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                                                      Secretary of the Senate   



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              Governor