H.C.R. No. 197
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Residents of the community of Annona lost a trusted
friend and neighbor with the passing of Paul Alford Middleton on
April 10, 2009, at the age of 79; and
WHEREAS, Paul Middleton was born in Rusk on August 2, 1929,
the son of Jessie and Dora Jones Middleton; he answered his nation's
call to duty with service in the U.S. Army and earned a living by
running his own business; and
WHEREAS, He and his wife, the former Ann Boykin, enjoyed a
rewarding marriage; Mr. Middleton had one daughter, Stephanie
Britt, and a stepson, Michael Boykin, and also took great pride in
his two grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Although Paul Middleton will be deeply missed, he
will long be remembered with great affection by those fortunate
enough to have shared in the richness of his life; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the memory of Paul Alford Middleton and extend
sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Ann
Boykin Middleton; to his daughter, Stephanie Britt; to his stepson,
Michael Boykin; to his two grandchildren; to his sister, Eleanor
Vaughn; and to his other relatives and friends; 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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
Paul Middleton.
Homer
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 197 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 4, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 197 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the Senate on May 18, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor