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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The life of an esteemed community leader drew to a |
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close with the passing of Keller City Council member Ed Speakmon on |
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March 3, 2019, at the age of 71; and |
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WHEREAS, Born on January 24, 1948, Ed Speakmon grew up with |
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two brothers, Ray and Allan; he shared a rewarding relationship |
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with his wife, Candy, and he took great pride in his children, |
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Keely, Darcy, and Derek, and in his grandchildren, Taylor, Caden, |
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and Cole; and |
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WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Speakmon |
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served as a member of the United States Marine Corps; in civilian |
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life, he worked in the auto repair business before retiring; his |
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deep interest in civic affairs motivated him to become a Republican |
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precinct chair, and in 2016, he was elected to the Keller City |
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Council; during his time in office, he held the post of mayor pro |
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tem, and he ably represented his constituents until the time of his |
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death; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Speakmon was also beloved for the elaborate |
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decorations he created for his home each holiday season; these |
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award-winning displays delighted the community and earned him the |
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nickname "Mr. Christmas"; and |
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WHEREAS, A devoted family man and a respected public servant, |
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Ed Speakmon will be deeply missed, but he leaves behind a legacy of |
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good humor and hard work that will continue to inspire all those who |
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knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 86th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby pay tribute to the memory of Ed Speakmon and extend heartfelt |
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sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Candy Speakmon; |
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to his children, Keely Cerminara and her husband, Lou, Darcy |
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Pridham-Shaw and her husband, David, and Derek Speakmon; to his |
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grandchildren, Taylor, Caden, and Cole; to his brothers, Ray and |
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Allan; and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it |
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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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of |
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Ed Speakmon. |