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  By: Clardy H.R. No. 1576
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, George Houston White of Rusk, an admired civic
  leader and friend to many, passed away on May 3, 2019, at the age of
  106; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Anthony Calvin White and Effie Lorene
  Dunn White, Houston White was born in Colorado City on January 12,
  1913, and grew up with three brothers and two sisters; he lived on
  the family farm until his parents moved to the Jacksonville, Texas,
  area; in his final year at Jacksonville College, he played on the
  1936 state championship basketball team; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. White served his country in the U.S. Navy during
  World War II, and he was based in Jacksonville, Florida; after
  returning home, he embarked on a career in hotel management; he
  later worked as chief claims officer for Rusk State Hospital until
  his retirement in 1978; and
         WHEREAS, Dedicated to his community, Mr. White was a member
  of the city council, and he served a term as president of the Rusk
  Chamber of Commerce; he was instrumental in the founding of the Rusk
  Rotary Club in 1948 and held numerous leadership roles, including
  secretary, president, and district governor; for well over six
  decades, he maintained a perfect attendance record, and even in his
  final year, he continued to volunteer for the group whenever he
  could; a man of strong faith, he was a valued member of First
  Baptist Church of Rusk and served as a Sunday School teacher and
  deacon for many years; and
         WHEREAS, On several occasions, Mr. White served as grand
  marshal of the Rusk Fourth of July Parade; his many accolades
  included selection as the 2014 Citizen of the Year by the Rusk
  Chamber of Commerce, and in 2017, the Houston White Rotary Pavilion
  was named in his honor; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. White was predeceased by his wives, Katherine
  Dorris White and Freddye Banks Dear White; devoted to his family, he
  took great pride in his son, George, his grandson, Christopher, and
  his great-granddaughters, Katherine and Elizabeth; and
         WHEREAS, Throughout his long life, Houston White gave freely
  of his time and talents to benefit his community, and his
  contributions will be fondly remembered for years to come; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of George Houston
  White and extend sincere condolences to his loved ones; 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 Houston
  White.