SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 861
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Edward Keith Averitte
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
  citizens of Fort Worth in mourning the loss of Edward Keith
  Averitte, who died April 14, 2013, at the age of 85; and
 
         WHEREAS, Keith Averitte was born May 13, 1927, in Fort
  Worth; a graduate of R. L. Paschal High School, he served the
  nation with distinction in the United States Navy during World
  War II; after his military service, he earned bachelor's and
  master's degrees from Texas Christian University; and
 
         WHEREAS, He enjoyed a long and fulfilling career as an
  educator; he began his career at the Masonic Home and School,
  where he was a teacher and a coach; he went on to serve the Fort
  Worth Independent School District for 30 years as a teacher,
  coach, counselor, vice principal, and principal; and
 
         WHEREAS, After his retirement from the field of education,
  he entered the field of agriculture; he managed his family's
  farming interests and found fulfillment in an occupation that
  reflected his deep-seated love of the land; he was supported in
  all his endeavors by his late wife, Betty Ann, with whom he shared
  63 years of marriage; and
 
         WHEREAS, Mr. Averitte was active in a variety of civic and
  philanthropic organizations, notably the Boy Scouts of
  America, for which he served more than 50 years; he established
  a nationally recognized training program for adult Scout
  leaders, and he was a recipient of the prestigious Silver
  Beaver Award; and
 
         WHEREAS, Keith was also a member of Hemphill Heights
  Masonic Lodge 1164, the Moslah Temple, and the Texas State
  Teachers Association; he served as president of the Fort Worth
  Counselors Association and of his local Kiwanis Club, and he was
  lieutenant governor of the Texas-Oklahoma District of Kiwanis
  International; he was a Sunday school teacher and a ruling elder
  at Oak Hill Presbyterian Church before joining Saint Philip
  Presbyterian Church; and
 
         WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
  gave generously to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued
  counsel will not be forgotten; and
 
         WHEREAS, Keith Averitte was a devoted husband, father, and
  grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
  forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
  Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
  family of Edward Keith Averitte; and, be it further
 
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
  Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
  memory of Keith Averitte.
 
  Davis
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 9, 2013, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate