H.R. No. 2215



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Citizens of Ben Wheeler lost two of the town's most 
beloved residents within the span of a year with the death of Pastor 
Howard Borgeson on April 5, 2004, and the passing of his wife, 
Edith, on March 26, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, Truly brought together by their faith, Mr. and Mrs. 
Borgeson met at the Dallas Theological Seminary and were married on 
December 15, 1943; they nurtured a strong bond of love and mutual 
respect for more than 60 years, and were blessed with two children; 
moreover, the couple shared in the joy of welcoming six 
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren into their cherished 
family; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Borgeson, born on December 25, 1921, was 
instrumental in building the Austin Grace Church and parsonage in 
Austin, which he led for 12 years; after moving to Kansas City, he 
helped to establish St. Paul's Church of the Nazarene in Raytown, 
Missouri, where he was pastor for 23 years; having relocated to Ben 
Wheeler 19 years ago, the couple belonged to the Lakeview Church of 
the Nazarene in Tyler, and Mr. Borgeson sang in the choir and filled 
in to preach in any church where the need arose; and
	WHEREAS, Born on April 18, 1921, Mrs. Borgeson was a devoted 
wife and caring homemaker who possessed a great love for people; 
while in Kansas, she served as a substitute teacher, and she 
remained a constant source of support and strength throughout her 
husband's ministry; and
	WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may 
temper the profound sadness that the passing of Mr. and Mrs. 
Borgeson brings to all who loved them; these two exceptional 
individuals devoted their lives to serving the needs of their 
fellow citizens, and their spirits will continue to live through 
the legacy of good works they have left behind; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the lives of Howard and Edith 
Borgeson and extend sincere sympathy to the members of their 
family: to their children, Dr. Jim Borgeson and Susan Fuller; to 
their six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and to their 
other relatives and friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for their family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Howard and 
Edith Borgeson.

                                                                           Flynn

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 2215 was adopted unanimously by a 
rising vote of the House on May 29, 2005.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House