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                                                                  H.R. No. 2288



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A prominent figure in the field of journalism in 
Houston for the past three decades, Ed Wendt, passed away on May 26, 
2005, at the age of 55; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Wendt was a journalist of passion and energy; 
endowed with unbridled enthusiasm for causes in which he believed, 
he consistently used his talents and intelligence to report on 
issues of great import to his fellow Texans; and
	WHEREAS, Through his coverage, this notable Texan fought for 
meaningful change in his community, never backing down from a 
challenge in his lifelong pursuit of social justice; he was a 
frequent presence at City Hall, while he also turned his 
considerable talent toward such vital issues as the First Amendment 
and civil rights; and
	WHEREAS, Though his strong convictions often placed him in an 
adversarial position during his lifetime, his talent as a 
journalist gained him acclaim in the Wall Street Journal as well as 
recognition by the Houston Press Club when he was named the 1998 
Print Journalist of the Year; and
	WHEREAS, Ed Wendt informed and enlightened countless 
citizens throughout his career, and he leaves behind a personal 
legacy of strength, independence, and determination that 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 Ed Wendt and extend 
deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his brother, Jack 
Robert Wendt; to his sister, Rebecca Demarais, and her husband, 
Rock; to his niece and nephew; and to his other relatives and 
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 Ed Wendt.

                                                                          Dutton
                                                                         Edwards
                                                                          Turner


                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 2288 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on May 30, 2005.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House