H.R. No. 56 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times, loving 
moments, and meaningful accomplishments comfort the family and 
friends of Dr. Roy Virgil Palmer, Sr., of Abilene, who died on 
December 23, 2004, at the age of 86; and
	WHEREAS, Born on November 17, 1918, in Yuma, Arizona, Mr. 
Palmer grew up in San Antonio and attended Abilene Christian 
College from 1936 to 1940, earning a bachelor's degree in music;  
while teaching band in Canyon, he married the love of his life, Iva 
Jaxie Lewis, on February 23, 1940; and
	WHEREAS, The Palmers moved to California a short time later 
and, in 1943, he began preaching in The Dalles, Oregon; after 
earning his master of arts degree in Bible at Pepperdine University 
in 1947, Mr. Palmer embarked on a lifetime of missionary work that 
took him and his family to Germany, Southern Rhodesia, and numerous 
stateside churches; moreover, he taught Bible at Abilene Christian 
College from 1955 to 1957 and from 1961 to 1962 and earned his 
doctoral degree in education from the University of Michigan in 
1968; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Palmer spent his final years living in Abilene, 
where he was a valued member of the community and a devoted 
congregant at the University Church of Christ; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed spiritual leader, noted educator, and 
devoted family man played a positive role in the lives of countless 
individuals worldwide who were fortunate enough to have known him, 
and his memory will not soon be forgotten; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Roy Virgil Palmer and 
extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family:  to his wife, 
Iva Jaxie Palmer; to his four daughters, Jerry Palmer, Carroll 
Duvall, Mary Etta Hobbs, and Rebecca Michaud; to his three sons, 
Charles Palmer, Richard Palmer, and Philip Palmer; to his 17 
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; 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 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Dr. Roy 
Virgil Palmer, Sr.

                                                                          Hunter


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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 56 was unanimously adopted by a rising 
vote of the House on February 3, 2005.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House