82R29297 JNC-D
By: Gooden H.R. No. 2282
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Residents of the Cedar Creek Lake area lost a
beloved neighbor and admired civic leader with the passing of
Charles Benjamin Stiff on May 9, 2011, at the age of 76; and
WHEREAS, A native of Blossom, Mr. Stiff was born on October
13, 1934, to Edward and Nancy Stiff; he served his country as a
member of the U.S. Navy for eight years before joining Southwestern
Fire and Casualty Insurance Company as an underwriter; devoted to
his family, he shared 36 years with his wife, Euthema, with whom he
had two sons, Michael and Bradley; and
WHEREAS, The couple settled in the Cedar Creek Lake area in
1978, and Mr. Stiff became an active member of the community;
through the years, he shared his time with the volunteer fire
department, the school district, and the chamber of commerce; he
served on the Gun Barrel City Council and as mayor and worked for
the Athens Daily Review and the Cedar Creek Pilot, earning the
nickname "Mr. Paparazzi" for his many years as a photographer; and
WHEREAS, Known for his humor, enthusiasm, and generosity,
Charles Stiff lived a caring and purposeful life, and he leaves
behind a record of service that his loved ones can remember with
pride; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Charles Benjamin
Stiff and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to
his son, Bradley Stiff; to his granddaughters, Lauren and Bailey
Stiff; and to his other relatives and many 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 Charles
Benjamin Stiff.