H.R. No. 2458
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and productive life drew to a close with the
death of Louy Elworth Younts, Jr., of Del Rio, on July 27, 2007, at
the age of 74; and
WHEREAS, Born in Marshall on August 28, 1932, Mr. Younts
overcame many challenges in his boyhood following the untimely
death of his father; he supported his mother and put himself through
college before starting a successful business; and
WHEREAS, The early trials Mr. Younts faced helped him develop
a strong work ethic and a sense of compassion, and he assisted
countless people in need through his work with individuals with
disabilities and serious chronic diseases and through his
leadership and service in religious and civic associations, among
them the Lions Club International and the Stephen Ministry; he also
gave generously of his time and talents in behalf of Laughlin Air
Force Base, The University of Texas Ex-Students Foundation, and the
Del Rio Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Deeply committed to the democratic process, he ran
for the Texas Legislature in 1980 and mentored many young
Republicans and Democrats aspiring to careers in politics; a
devoted husband and father, he was supported in all his endeavors by
his wife of 53 years, Patricia Younts, and two daughters; and
WHEREAS, Louy Younts was a man of great faith who inspired
others with his diligence and optimism, and he will long be
remembered for his kindness and dedication to the greater good;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Louy Elworth Younts,
Jr., and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to
his wife, Patricia Younts; to his daughters, Pamela and Ellen; to
his grandchildren; 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 Louy
Elworth Younts, Jr.
Gallego
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2458 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 28, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House