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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the |
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passing of Charles Eugene Gee of Jasper on April 3, 2019, at the age |
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of 76; and |
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WHEREAS, Born on October 10, 1942, in Wilkes-Barre, |
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Pennsylvania, Charlie Gee graduated from Jasper High School in 1960 |
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and continued his education at Stephen F. Austin State University, |
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where he earned a bachelor's degree in agriculture and forestry; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Gee went on to work for Kirby Lumber and own his |
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own business, Charles Gee Logging, and he later served as state |
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coordinator for the Texas Logging Council; he also owned a number of |
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other local companies and worked as an instructor for the Texas A&M |
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University Fire School; he gave back to his community through |
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leadership roles with the Jasper Volunteer Fire Department and the |
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Fire Museum of Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, In 1962, Mr. Gee married his high school sweetheart, |
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Sue, and over the course of a rewarding marriage that spanned 56 |
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years, the couple were blessed with 4 daughters, Sarah, Laura, |
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Rebecca, and Jennifer, as well as 11 grandchildren and 4 |
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great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Although Charlie Gee will be deeply missed, he has |
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left his family and friends with a wealth of memories that they will |
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forever treasure; 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 Charles Eugene Gee and |
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extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; 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 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Charlie |
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Gee. |