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By:  Callegari                                                    H.R. No. 1718



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and 
meaningful accomplishments may comfort the family and friends of 
Jerry L. Carswell, who passed away on January 22, 2004, at the age 
of 61; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Gatesville on January 4, 1943, Mr. Carswell 
attended Granbury High School and was a star athlete on the school's 
football, basketball, and track teams; he continued his education 
at Tarleton State College, where he excelled as a member of the 
track team, served as vice president of his senior class, and earned 
his bachelor's degree in social studies; he later returned to 
Tarleton to earn a master's degree in education; and
	WHEREAS, Following his undergraduate studies, he enlisted in 
the U.S. Army and served as one of the soldiers who guard the Tomb of 
the Unknown Soldier before volunteering for a tour of duty in 
Vietnam; and
	WHEREAS, An outstanding educator and mentor, he was track 
coach at La Porte and Katy High Schools before going to Langham 
Creek High School, where he served as head boys' track coach from 
1988 to 1998; many of his athletes earned honors at the district, 
regional, state, and national levels, including a state 
championship in 1997, and in 1998, he was named Track Coach of the 
Year by the Texas High School Coaches Association; in all of his 
endeavors, he remained passionate about helping his students reach 
their full potential, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of 
countless young Texans; and
	WHEREAS, Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Jerry 
Carswell will be greatly missed, but his memory will live on in the 
hearts of those whose lives he so richly blessed with his generosity 
and friendship; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay special tribute to the life of Jerry L. 
Carswell and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: 
to his wife, Linda Gail Stamps Carswell; to his sons, Jordan Daniel 
Carswell and his wife, Shari, and Robert Justin Carswell and his 
wife, Mandy; to his grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Kourtney, Evie, Jack, 
and John Lyndon; and to his other relatives and many friends; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House 
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jerry L. 
Carswell.