H.C.R. No. 134
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The 80th birthday of an esteemed Texan is truly
cause for celebration, and Roy Earl Reed, Sr., aka "Poppie," of
Brownsville reached that notable milestone in his life on September
11, 2008; and
WHEREAS, One of seven children, Roy Reed was born in
Brownsville in 1928 in a double bed in his family's wood-framed
house at 625 East Jefferson, known affectionately as "the Estate";
he lettered in football at Brownsville High School and played in the
memorable North vs. South Texas game of 1947; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Reed attended Texas A&M University on a football
scholarship; when a knee injury sidelined him, he put himself
through school by working a variety of jobs; he became a proud
member of the Corps of Cadets, serving as company commander of A
Troop Cavalry during his senior year; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from Texas A&M in 1951 with a
degree in agricultural administration, Mr. Reed answered his
nation's call to duty as a member of the armed forces during the
Korean War; for many years, he has been in the cattle business in
Texas and Mexico; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Reed was joined in matrimony to his high school
sweetheart, Jo Anne Glenn, and their enduring union has been an
inspiration to all who know them; he has been a devoted father to
his five children, Randolph R. Reed, Roy E. Reed, Jr., Jayne Anne
Davis, Cynthia Jean Mills, and Roman F. Reed, and he has been
further blessed with the love and respect of his 16 grandchildren
and many nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, Roy Reed has remained firm in his
loyalty to his family, his faith, his nation, and his alma mater,
and it is a pleasure to recognize his hard work and dedication as he
enters his ninth decade; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby congratulate Roy Earl Reed, Sr., on his 80th birthday and
extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness and
fulfillment; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Reed as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives and Senate.
Davis of Harris
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 134 was adopted by the House on
April 2, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 134 was adopted by the Senate on
April 29, 2009, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor