79R18394 JTR-D

By:  Chisum                                                       H.R. No. 2052



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, With the death of J. B. Noland on May 7, 2005, at the 
age of 93, the community of Hereford has lost a respected citizen, 
and we join his family and friends in mourning their loss; and
	WHEREAS, Born December 19, 1911, in Floyd County, Mr. Noland 
moved with his family to Summerfield in 1917, and he spent his 
entire adult life working as a farmer and rancher; and
	WHEREAS, In 1936, he married Beatrice Lawrence, and their 
union continued to grow in mutual affection and respect until his 
passing; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Noland was a devout member of the community of 
faith at Summerfield Baptist Church as well as a talented singer, 
and he enjoyed sharing his musical gifts for many years at the 
church and as a member of the Golden Age Gospel Quartet, which 
entertained the elderly in retirement centers and nursing homes; 
and
	WHEREAS, He was also active in a number of community groups 
and fraternal organizations and was a valued member of Hereford 
Chapter No. 312 of the Order of the Eastern Star, past master of 
Hereford Masonic Lodge No. 849, a charter member of South Plains Day 
Light Lodge of Lubbock, a 33-degree Scottish Rite Mason and member 
of the Royal Order of Scotland, and a member of Khiva Shrine Temple 
and York Rite Consistery, Crusader Conclave of the Red Cross of 
Constantine; and
	WHEREAS, Although Mr. Noland will long be missed, his spirit 
will live on in the hearts of all those fortunate enough to have 
known him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of J. B. Noland and 
extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his beloved 
wife of 68 years, Beatrice Noland; to his son, Larry Noland; to his 
daughters, Linda Kay Carney and Jerre Bea Shultz; to his 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and to his other family 
members 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 J. B. 
Noland.