H.C.R. No. 275
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Friends and family are mourning the loss of Albert
A. Anderson of Roxton, who passed away on May 25, 2009, at the age of
89; and
WHEREAS, Albert Anderson was born on December 9, 1919, to
Albert and Amelia Fletcher Anderson in Roxton; he answered his
nation's call to duty with service in the U.S. Army during World War
II and was stationed in London, Germany, France, and Corsica; a
longtime rancher, he also worked at the Oliver Rubber Company until
his retirement in 1982; and
WHEREAS, Known affectionately as "Tootie," Mr. Anderson
married the former Dorothy Moore on Christmas Day, 1945; the couple
raised a son, Larry, and enjoyed nearly 37 years together, before
Mrs. Anderson passed away; fortunate enough to find love a second
time, Mr. Anderson married Thelma Stewart in 1986 and shared with
her more than two decades; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan belonged to the Roxton Masonic
Lodge No. 543 for 60 years and was a member of the Church of Christ;
and
WHEREAS, Tootie Anderson lived a long and productive life
filled with meaningful accomplishments, and his loved ones will
forever cherish their memories of the happy times they spent in his
company; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the life of Albert A. Anderson and extend
sincere best wishes to the members of his family: to his wife,
Thelma Anderson; to his son, Larry Anderson; to his stepsons,
Jimmie Stewart and his wife, Mary, and Lanny Stewart and his wife,
Kathy; to his former daughter-in-law, Linda Stewart; to his
grandchildren, Rita and Lynn Jones, Lisa and Kevin Broce, and
Darren, Shannon, and Glenn Stewart; to his great-grandchildren,
Joanna, Mariana, Evan, Macy, and Seth; 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
Albert "Tootie" Anderson.
Homer
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 275 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on June 1, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 275 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the Senate on June 1, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor