H.R. No. 2680

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, A long and accomplished life came to an end with the passing of Hugh Alexander LeVrier, who died on April 9, 2007, at the age of 85; and

WHEREAS, Born on December 3, 1921, Mr. LeVrier courageously served his country for four years during World War II as a member of the United States Navy; during this time he served on the USS Guadalcanal (CVE-60), the escort carrier famous for capturing the German submarine U-505; and

WHEREAS, Returning home, he enjoyed a rewarding marriage with his wife, Frances LeVrier, and became the devoted father of four sons; as the years passed, Mr. LeVrier took pleasure in seeing his sons become fathers as well and in welcoming two more generations of children into the family's embrace; and

WHEREAS, Hugh LeVrier was blessed with many happy times and cherished memories during his life, and he will be forever remembered by his loved ones with affection and admiration; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Hugh Alexander LeVrier and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Frances LeVrier; to his sons, Hugh Eugene LeVrier, Grady Joel LeVrier, Gene LeVrier, and Christopher LeVrier; to his grandchildren, Adam, Ydette, Joseph, Travis, Tracy, and Kelleigh; to his great-grandson, Julian; 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 Hugh Alexander LeVrier.

Bohac

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2680 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 25, 2007.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House