SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 736
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Aaron A. Ard
 
         WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their
  memories of Aaron A. Ard of Waco, who passed away on May 3, 2019,
  at the age of 84; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Samuel Ard and Lessie Harrell Ard,
  Aaron Ard was born in Florence, South Carolina, on December 11,
  1934, and grew up with two sisters and a brother; he joined the
  United States Air Force, and over the course of a military career
  that spanned 22 years, he served his country during both the
  Korean War and the Vietnam War; following his retirement, he
  worked for Ram Aircraft for 18 years; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Ard and his wife, Barbara, shared a rewarding
  marriage that spanned nearly six decades; he was the devoted
  father of three sons, David, who preceded him in death, Aaron,
  and Donald; through the years, he welcomed into his treasured
  family six grandchildren, Dennis, Matthew, Cody, Steven, Jacob,
  and Erin; and
         WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his faith, and
  his country, Aaron Ard earned the lasting respect and admiration
  of all who were privileged to know him, and he will forever hold
  a special place in the hearts of his loved ones; now, therefore,
  be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
  Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Aaron Ard and
  extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; and, be
  it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
  this day, it do so in memory of Aaron A. Ard.
 
  Hughes
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 13, 2019, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate