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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A full and productive life drew to a close with the |
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death of Louy Elworth Younts, Jr., of Del Rio, on July 27, 2007, at |
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the age of 74; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in Marshall on August 28, 1932, Mr. Younts |
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overcame many challenges in his boyhood following the untimely |
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death of his father; he supported his mother and put himself through |
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college before starting a successful business; and |
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WHEREAS, The early trials Mr. Younts faced helped him develop |
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a strong work ethic and a sense of compassion, and he assisted |
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countless people in need through his work with individuals with |
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disabilities and serious chronic diseases and through his |
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leadership and service in religious and civic associations, among |
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them the Lions Club International and the Stephen Ministry; he also |
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gave generously of his time and talents in behalf of Laughlin Air |
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Force Base, The University of Texas Ex-Students Foundation, and the |
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Del Rio Chamber of Commerce; and |
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WHEREAS, Deeply committed to the democratic process, he ran |
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for the Texas Legislature in 1980 and mentored many young |
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Republicans and Democrats aspiring to careers in politics; a |
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devoted husband and father, he was supported in all his endeavors by |
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his wife of 53 years, Patricia Younts, and two daughters; and |
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WHEREAS, Louy Younts was a man of great faith who inspired |
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others with his diligence and optimism, and he will long be |
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remembered for his kindness and dedication to the greater good; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Louy Elworth Younts, |
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Jr., and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to |
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his wife, Patricia Younts; to his daughters, Pamela and Ellen; to |
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his grandchildren; and to his other relatives and friends; 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 Louy |
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Elworth Younts, Jr. |