H.C.R. No. 215
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends
of Alvis Leo Caldwell of Paris, Texas, who passed away on April 23,
2009, at the age of 82; and
WHEREAS, Born to Marshall and Georgia Caldwell on June 1,
1926, Leo Caldwell attended Paris High School and Paris Junior
College before graduating from the University of Houston School of
Pharmacy; he answered his nation's call to duty during World War II,
serving in Italy and northern Africa as a member of the U.S. Army; a
practicing pharmacist for many years, he worked in the Margraves
family stores and later owned several drugstores; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Caldwell was fortunate to find love three times
in his life; he was preceded in death by his first wife, the former
Margie Margraves, as well as by his second wife, the former Octavia
Nolan, and he subsequently shared a rewarding marriage with the
former Ione Robinson; he was the proud father of two children,
Deborah and Paul, and welcomed several grandchildren and
great-grandchildren into his family; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to the Paris community, Mr. Caldwell was a
longtime member of the Noon Lions Club, the Elks Lodge, the Paris
High School Athletics Booster Club, and the Knights of Columbus;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Caldwell took great pleasure in a variety of
pursuits, including raising Black Angus cattle, riding horses,
golfing, and fishing; moreover, he and his wife, Ione, enjoyed
traveling across the country visiting family and spending time with
their close group of friends; he was beloved by all who knew him for
his playful sense of humor, and he enlivened many an occasion with
his harmonica music; he was further known for his devotion to his
dogs, Sugar and Pepper; and
WHEREAS, Although Leo Caldwell will be deeply missed,
memories of his ready smile and characteristic zest for life will
forever be remembered by all those who held him dear; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the life of Alvis Leo Caldwell and extend
sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Ione
Robinson Caldwell; to his children, Deborah Perry and her husband,
Tom, and Paul Caldwell and his wife, Loretta; to his grandchildren,
Darrell and Shawn Caldwell, Jeremy and Leslie Davis, Dan and Andrew
Perry, and Emily Hundley; to his great-grandchildren; to his
sisters, Juanita Hudson and Pat Wallace; to his brother-in-law,
Richard Margraves, and his wife, Betty; and to his other relatives
and many 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
Alvis Leo Caldwell.
Homer
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 215 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 14, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 215 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