H.R. No. 1891

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The residents of Marshall were deeply saddened by the passing of esteemed businessman and philanthropist Quinton Bond Carlile on March 13, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Born in Castor, Louisiana, on May 7, 1924, Quinton Carlile graduated from East Texas Baptist University in 1943; he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving as a second lieutenant and flight officer; after World War II, he and his wife, Mildred Cornelius, moved to Waco, and he earned a bachelor's degree in business administration and his accreditation as a certified public accountant in 1947; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Carlile moved to Marshall that same year and began his practice as a public accountant; also a successful entrepreneur, he founded Marshall Exploration in 1964, a company active in oil and gas exploration, and he was the owner of the Oakwood of Marshall Development Corporation and a partner in Martex Drilling Company, Martex Well Services, and Camterra Resources; in addition to these projects, he cofounded Martex Bancshares and served on the board of First National Bank in Marshall; and

WHEREAS, An individual dedicated to making his city an even better place in which to live, Mr. Carlile and his wife contributed to various local endeavors; they were the driving force behind the historic courthouse restoration project, the completion of the civic center auditorium, and the establishment of Marshall Festivals; moreover, Mr. and Mrs. Carlile helped found and fund the Michelson Museum of Art, creating an exceptional cultural institution for the residents of Harrison County; and

WHEREAS, Also generous with his time and business expertise, Mr. Carlile served as the president of the Marshall Chamber of Commerce in the late 1960s; he was a member of the Texas Society of CPAs and the American Institute of CPAs, was a former trustee of East Texas Baptist University, and was active in the First United Methodist Church; for his many contributions to the local community, he was chosen as Marshall's Citizen of the Year in 1983; and

WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Quinton Carlile will remember a man who championed the betterment of Marshall, who was caring and humble, and who touched the lives of countless individuals with his charity and compassion; although his death has brought great sorrow to those who loved him, his life serves as an inspiring example of the good that one person can accomplish; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Quinton Bond Carlile and offer sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife of 63 years, Mildred Cornelius Carlile; to his sons, Ken Carlile and his wife, Celia, David Carlile and his wife, Susan, and Steve Carlile and his wife, Penny; to his grandsons, Scott Carlile and his wife, Tracy, Zachary Carlile and his wife, Regan, Casey Carlile and his wife, Heather, Clay Carlile and his wife, Amy, Cameron Carlile and his wife, Leslie, and Lance Carlile and his wife, Brooke; to his great-grandchildren, Virginia, Quinton, Hampton, Carson, Cole, Evelyn, Julia, Sloane, Gavin, and Grant Carlile; to his brother-in-law, Judge William Cornelius and his wife, Kathryn; 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 Quinton Carlile. Hughes

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1891 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 18, 2007.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House