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79R4282 MW-D

By:  Goolsby                                                      H.R. No. 226



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Family and friends deeply mourn the passing of 
Edmund Reynolds Wood of Dallas, who died on December 10, 2004; and
	WHEREAS, After graduating from Southern Methodist University 
and the University of Houston School of Law, Mr. Wood joined his 
father's law firm; he earned a reputation for being a talented real 
estate trial attorney, serving for many years as general counsel 
for Stewart Title Guaranty Company for the Northern Region of 
Texas; and
	WHEREAS,  Mr. Wood was active in politics and served as the 
first campaign chairman for Senator O. H. "Ike" Harris, championing 
him through many reelection campaigns; furthermore, he was 
appointed by Governor Dolph Briscoe to the Texas Commission for 
Uniform State Laws, which he served for 16 years; and
	WHEREAS, An energetic and valued member of his community, 
Mr. Wood, who was captain of his high school golf team, was a 
popular member of the Lakewood Country Club; it was there that he 
helped to found the Lady Mustang Golf Tournament; also an excellent 
cook, Mr. Wood won a number of blue ribbons for his culinary skills 
at the State Fair of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Devoted family man, distinguished attorney, and 
cherished friend, Edmund Reynolds Wood was known for his genuine 
kindness and clever sense of humor; he left an indelible imprint on 
the lives of all who were fortunate enough to have known him, and he 
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 Edmund Reynolds Wood 
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family:  to his 
beloved wife of 39 years, Linda Sharrock Wood; to his two sons, 
Barry Burke Wood and Mark Sharrock Wood; 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 Edmund 
Reynolds Wood.