H.C.R. No. 83
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Family and friends of Horace Arnold Durham of Pecan
Gap were deeply saddened by his passing on January 9, 2009, at the
age of 74; and
WHEREAS, Horace Durham was born on January 23, 1934, in New
Deal; he shared a half-century of marriage with his beloved wife,
Peggy Jean, and the couple had one daughter, Peggy Lynet, who
preceded Mr. Durham in death; and
WHEREAS, A longtime farmer and rancher, Mr. Durham worked
land in Lubbock County before moving to the Pecan Gap area, where he
and Mrs. Durham operated their ranch for 40 years; active with the
programs of the Delta County Farm Bureau, Mr. Durham was the
recipient of the bureau's 2008 Pioneer Award and further
contributed to his community as a deacon with First Baptist Church
and as a member of the Wolfforth Lions Club and Bethel Lodge No. 134
in Ladonia; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Horace Durham
will remember the way he touched their lives with his kindness and
generosity, and he will forever hold a treasured place in their
hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the life of Horace Arnold Durham and extend
sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Peggy
Jean Durham; to his mother-in-law, Coye Reid; to his sister,
Johnnye Smith, and her husband, Donald; 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
Horace Durham.
Homer
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 83 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 19, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 83 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the Senate on March 25, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor