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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Danny Duggan of Cherokee on |
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January 18, 2011, at the age of 59, brought a profound loss to his |
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community and many loved ones; and |
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WHEREAS, Danny Duggan was born in Pecos on September 3, 1951, |
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to Jerry and Mary Duggan; for much of his working life, he was |
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associated with the Cherokee Home for Children, which was founded |
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by the Cherokee Church of Christ in 1956; Mr. Duggan was a member of |
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the church and served as the home's director of development from |
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1982 to 1992; during that time, the organization expanded to |
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include more housing, a library, and a conference center; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Duggan returned to the Cherokee Home for |
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Children as executive director in 1998; he served in that capacity |
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until his death, taking an active interest in the lives of the |
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residents under his care; he was known for his warmth and compassion |
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and for the strong faith that informed every aspect of his life; and |
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WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, he enjoyed the love and |
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support of his wife, Janiece, whom he married in 1970; together they |
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were blessed with four children, Kaci, Jerrod, Ryan, and Malcom, |
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and shared in the joy of welcoming six grandchildren into their |
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family; and |
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WHEREAS, A devoted husband and father and an inspiring |
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leader, Danny Duggan touched the hearts of countless people through |
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the years, and he leaves behind a legacy that will forever be |
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treasured by all those who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Danny Duggan and |
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extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his |
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wife, Janiece; to his children, Kaci Morrison and her husband, |
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Tommy, Jerrod Duggan and his wife, Kim, Ryan Duggan and his wife, |
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Laci, and Malcom Duggan; to his grandchildren, Talli and Tori |
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Morrison and Landon, Mason, Payton, and Preslee Duggan; to his |
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parents, Jerry and Mary Duggan; to his brothers, Dale Duggan and his |
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wife, Linda, and Tim Duggan and his wife, Jackie; to his foster son, |
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Jeff Presswood; to his foster grandson, Kevin Jones; and to his |
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other relatives and many friends; and, be 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 Danny |
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Duggan. |