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  H.R. No. 2286
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
  passing of Carlton Earl Land of Houston on April 20, 2015, at the
  age of 72; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Peary and George Ann Land, Carlton Land
  was born on February 1, 1943, in Jacksonville and raised in Houston;
  he graduated with honors from Jack Yates Senior High School in 1961
  and went on to enlist in the United States Air Force in September of
  the following year; he served his country with distinction for
  three decades before retiring with the rank of chief master
  sergeant in 1992; during his decorated military career, he was
  awarded the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal with two oak
  leaf clusters, and the Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak
  leaf clusters; and
         WHEREAS, On his return to civilian life, Mr. Land joined the
  Houston Independent School District, where he initiated the Air
  Force Junior ROTC program at Westbury High School; he was assigned
  to serve as the lead student advocate in the School Administration
  Division in 1994, and around that time, he was instrumental in
  founding a program focused on helping African American and Hispanic
  male students acquire important social and life skills;
  additionally, he conducted workshops to address bullying,
  violence, hazing, gang involvement, and other issues, and he
  further gave back to area children through his support of the
  Children's Defense Fund and his work as a popular "Read-Aloud"
  guest at HYPE Freedom School; and
         WHEREAS, A devout Christian from a young age, Mr. Land became
  a member of Promised Land Christian Worship Center Church in 2004
  and generously volunteered his time as director of the men's
  ministry; he earned a bachelor's degree from the College of
  Biblical Studies in 2005 and was an accomplished writer and
  sought-after speaker on religious, military, educational, and
  civic affairs; moreover, he was a prominent member of the Most
  Worshipful Saint John Grand Lodge and Hadassah Grand Chapter and
  had served as potentate of Arabia Shrine Temple No. 1; more
  recently, he had been inducted into the Ancient and Primitive Rite
  of Memphis-Misraïm, where he had the distinction of receiving his
  95th degree as Grand Conservator General; and
         WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman married Betty Jean Riley on
  October 22, 1966, and shared a rewarding relationship with her
  until her passing; he was the father of three children, Janice,
  Gregory, and Carlton, and was further blessed with the
  companionship of a large extended family and many longtime friends;
  and
         WHEREAS, Carlton Land inspired countless people with his
  earnest faith, his desire to make a difference, and his steadfast
  service to his country and community, and he leaves behind a legacy
  that will long be treasured by all those who held him dear; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Carlton Earl Land and
  extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
  children, Janice Barney and Gregory Riley; to his sister and
  brother, Carolyn and Louis DeVaughn; to his sisters-in-law, Shirley
  Land, Iola Fogle, and Diane Riley; to his brother-in-law, Luther
  Burrell; to his special friend, Gail Revis; 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 Carlton
  Land.
 
  Dutton
 
 
Straus González Paddie
 
Allen Guerra Parker
 
Alonzo Guillen Paul
 
Alvarado Gutierrez Peña
 
Anchia Harless Phelan
 
Anderson of Dallas Hernandez Phillips
 
Anderson of McLennan Herrero Pickett
 
Ashby Howard Price
 
Aycock Huberty Raney
 
Bell Hughes Raymond
 
Bernal Hunter Reynolds
 
Blanco Isaac Riddle
 
Bohac Israel Rinaldi
 
Bonnen of Brazoria Johnson Rodriguez of Bexar
 
Bonnen of Galveston Kacal Rodriguez of Travis
 
Burkett Keffer Romero, Jr.
 
Burns Keough Rose
 
Burrows King of Hemphill Sanford
 
Button King of Parker Schaefer
 
Canales King of Taylor Schofield
 
Capriglione King of Uvalde Schubert
 
Clardy Klick Shaheen
 
Coleman Koop Sheets
 
Collier Krause Sheffield
 
Cook Kuempel Simmons
 
Craddick Landgraf Simpson
 
Crownover Larson Smith
 
Cyrier Laubenberg Smithee
 
Dale Leach Spitzer
 
Darby Longoria Springer
 
Davis of Dallas Lozano Stephenson
 
Davis of Harris Lucio III Stickland
 
Deshotel Márquez Thompson of Brazoria
 
Dukes Martinez Thompson of Harris
 
Dutton Martinez Fischer Tinderholt
 
Elkins McClendon Turner of Collin
 
Faircloth Metcalf Turner of Harris
 
Fallon Meyer Turner of Tarrant
 
Farias Miles VanDeaver
 
Farney Miller of Comal Villalba
 
Farrar Miller of Fort Bend Vo
 
Fletcher Moody Walle
 
Flynn Morrison White of Bell
 
Frank Muñoz, Jr. White of Tyler
 
Frullo Murphy Workman
 
Galindo Murr Wray
 
Geren Naishtat Wu
 
Giddings Nevárez Zedler
 
Goldman Oliveira Zerwas
 
Gonzales Otto
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 2286 was unanimously adopted by a rising
  vote of the House on April 27, 2015.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House