H.C.R. No. 131
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Howard Victor Reed of Austin passed away on March 5,
2011, at the age of 87, leaving his circle of family and friends
with many treasured memories of time spent in his company; and
WHEREAS, Born on April 5, 1923, in Brownsville, Howard Reed
was the son of Captain Wallace L. Reed and Ada Egly Reed, and he
enjoyed the companionship of one sister and five brothers; he
served with the U.S. Naval Air Corps during World War II until the
deaths of two of his brothers in the armed forces led to his
honorable discharge and return home as head of the household; and
WHEREAS, At the age of 21, Howard Reed sought his fortune in
Mexico, where he made the acquaintance of oilman Clint Murchison,
Sr.; the pair became joint investors in land and cattle ventures and
longtime business partners, as well as close personal friends; and
WHEREAS, A Renaissance man who maintained an avid interest in
ranching throughout his life, Mr. Reed was as comfortable in a
tuxedo as in boots and a cowboy hat; he supported countless
philanthropic endeavors as an anonymous donor, wanting no fanfare,
and he was deeply admired for his kindness, optimism, and honesty;
in addition, his outstanding abilities as a storyteller were a
continual source of delight; and
WHEREAS, Howard Reed exchanged vows with the former Cecelia
"Cis" Fernandez on January 1, 1949, and the couple shared 62
rewarding years of marriage; they became the parents of five
children, Leigh, Victoria, Howard, Carol, and Forrest, and they
watched with pride as their family grew to include six
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Howard Reed made an indelible impression on all who
were privileged to share in his love and friendship, and they will
forever carry him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the life of Howard Victor Reed and extend
sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Cecelia
Reed; to his children, Leigh Moore and her husband, Bobby, Victoria
Reed-Fenimore and her husband, Chet Fenimore, Howard Victor Reed,
Jr., and his wife, Kelli, Carol Reed, and Forrest Reed; to his
grandchildren, Courtney and Garrett Bramlett and Mary, Harrison,
Trace, and Clint Reed; to his brother, Roy Reed, and his wife,
JoAnne; to his sister, Sunshine Reed VanHolsbeke, and her husband,
Leon; and to his many 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
Howard Reed.
J. Davis of Harris
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 131 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 21, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 131 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the Senate on May 10, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor