81R32702 JKB-D By: Homer H.C.R. No. 238 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Friends and family were deeply saddened by the death of Joe Don Minor of Austin on December 20, 2008, at the age of 77; and WHEREAS, A man with a great zest for life, Mr. Minor never missed an opportunity to talk Longhorn sports or to put a smile on the face of a loved one; he shared 56 rewarding years of marriage with his wife, Janice, and the couple raised two children, Landry and Deborah; with the passing years, they welcomed five grandchildren and a great-grandchild into the family; and WHEREAS, Mr. Minor was retired from his work in sales and was an avid outdoorsman; known for the mischievous twinkle in his eye, he lived every day to the fullest, and he will be fondly remembered and greatly missed; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas hereby pay tribute to the life of Joe Don Minor and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Janice; to his children, Landry and Deborah; to his grandchildren, Lance, Sarah, Jett, Cody, and Tyler; to his great-grandchild, Brandon; 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 Joe Don Minor.