H.R. No. 593
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and purposeful life came to an end on
September 20, 2008, with the passing of Samuel Cavness of Marathon
at the age of 90; and
WHEREAS, Born to Will and Dolly Cavness in Mason County on
June 8, 1918, Sam Cavness answered his nation's call to duty during
World War II and served as the head of a cavalry unit gun crew in the
South Pacific theater; for his courageous and dedicated service,
Mr. Cavness was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, the
Good Conduct Medal, four bronze stars, the Philippine Liberation
Ribbon with two bronze stars, and the American Defense Service
Medal; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cavness earned his living in the ranching
business throughout his adult life, working on the Dove Mountain
Ranch for 32 years, at Black Mesa Ranch for 7 years, and on the Guy
Combs Ranch for 8 years; and
WHEREAS, He married the former Patsy Ruth Granger on
September 2, 1946, and the couple were blessed with four sons; they
also had the privilege of welcoming 12 grandchildren and 9
great-grandchildren into their family during more than six decades
of marriage; and
WHEREAS, Sam Cavness bravely served his nation in a time of
war and returned home to establish a life filled with joyful times
and meaningful accomplishments, and he will be fondly remembered by
all those fortunate enough to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Samuel Cavness and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,
Patsy Cavness; to his sons, Toby, Leo, Sammy and his wife, Dara, and
Robert and his wife, Paula; to his grandchildren, Amy Hardy, Amber
Decker, and Buddy, Matt, Cody, Joe, Cal, Chet, Clay, Richard,
April, and Whittney Cavness; to his great-grandchildren, Caleb
Decker, Summer and Sterling Hardy, and Madison, Mason, Caden,
Logan, Carly, and Owen Cavness; 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 Samuel
Cavness.
Gallego
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 593 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 5, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House