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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the |
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passing of Marvin Lee James Kipp of Winchester on April 14, 2019, at |
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the age of 88; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of Martin and Sophie Kipp, Marvin Kipp was |
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born on March 8, 1931, in Giddings and grew up with eight siblings, |
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Walter, Martin, Jerry, Marchelle, Rosemary, Laverne, Betty Jane, |
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and Diana; he attended Concord Grammar School and went on to |
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graduate from Giddings High School; and |
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WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Kipp served |
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in the U.S. National Guard for six years; in 1950, he moved to |
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Austin and embarked on a successful career with Covert Buick, and he |
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continued to work for the dealership for more than half a century, |
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holding such positions as service manager, parts manager, and body |
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shop manager; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Kipp met the love of his life, Elizabeth |
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Kleiber, in March 1951, and the couple exchanged the vows of |
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matrimony eight months later; they became the proud parents of |
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three children, James, Cindy, and Carol, and as the years passed, |
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they were further blessed with 10 grandchildren, Christine, |
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Bradley, Cameron, Drew, Allison, Will, Sam, Clayton, Scott, and |
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Morgan, and 9 great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Following his retirement, Mr. Kipp settled in |
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Winchester with his wife and began ranching and farming; he also |
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took an active role in the Winchester community, helping to |
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organize the Winchester Area Volunteer Fire Department, serving on |
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the boards of the Winchester Public Cemetery and the Cunningham |
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Cemetery, and giving back to St. Michael's Lutheran Church as a |
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member of the finance and park boards; and |
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WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his faith, and his |
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community, Marvin Kipp has earned the lasting respect and |
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admiration of all who were privileged to know him, and he will |
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forever hold a special place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Marvin Lee James Kipp |
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and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; 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 Marvin |
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Kipp. |