H.R. No. 2080
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends of Raphael Wilbur Dutton, Jr., of
Houston were deeply saddened by his passing on April 22, 2009, at
the age of 96; and
WHEREAS, Born on October 16, 1912, in Patterson, Louisiana,
Raphael Dutton was the son of Raphael Wilbur Dutton, Sr., and
Virginia Isabell Harris and the brother of Tillman, Harold, Marvin,
Constance, and Marjorie; and
WHEREAS, He served his country with distinction as a member
of the U.S. Army during World War II and, following his honorable
discharge, worked for many years for Texas Steel, until his
retirement; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dutton and his beloved wife, Mattie, shared a
fulfilling marriage that spanned more than 60 years, and the couple
were blessed with a son, Charles; through the years, Mr. Dutton also
experienced the joy of welcoming into their family three
grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; and
WHEREAS, A loyal congregant of Olivet Missionary Baptist
Church, Mr. Dutton inspired many with his deep commitment to his
faith; and
WHEREAS, Raphael Dutton lived a caring and purposeful life,
and he will forever be remembered with deep affection by all who
were fortunate enough to share in his love and friendship; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Raphael Wilbur
Dutton, Jr., and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his
family: to his son, Charles Dutton; to his daughter-in-law, Rhonda
Dutton; to his grandchildren, De Julius, Raphael, and DeDria; to
his great-granddaughter, Kamron; to his sister, Marjorie Perry; to
his sisters-in-law, Mildred Dutton, Amanda Dutton, and Helen
Randle; 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 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Raphael
Wilbur Dutton, Jr.
Dutton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2080 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 19, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House