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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Residents of Wichita Falls lost a generous and |
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dedicated public servant with the passing of John Curry on February |
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17, 2009, at the age of 47; and |
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WHEREAS, An alumnus of The University of Texas School of Law, |
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Mr. Curry began his career in public service soon after his 1987 |
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graduation, when he joined Wichita County as an assistant public |
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defender; his distinguished service in that position led to his |
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promotion to chief public defender in 1992; throughout his 19-year |
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tenure, he was known for his dedication, hard work, and the legal |
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expertise he brought to the cases of everyone he represented; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Curry afforded those who retained his services |
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the dignity and respect due to every human being, regardless of |
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their circumstances; a kind man of strong principles and character, |
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he did not judge people for past mistakes, nor did he hesitate to |
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provide assistance to those in need; and |
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WHEREAS, John Curry believed in protecting the rights of the |
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underrepresented and less privileged members of his community, and |
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he leaves behind a legacy of public service that will continue to |
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inspire all those who were fortunate enough to know him; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st |
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Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of John Curry and |
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extend deepest sympathy to all those who mourn his passing; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of John Curry. |
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Farabee |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 831 was unanimously adopted by a |
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rising vote of the House on March 26, 2009. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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