H.R. No. 2627
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
of Wes Evans of Boerne, who died on April 8, 2011, at the age of 57;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Evans was born in San Antonio on September 8,
1953, to David Wesley Evans II and Virginia Durst Evans; he
graduated in 1972 from Churchill High School, where he was a member
of the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Evans married the former Paula Erben in the
early 1970s, and the couple subsequently founded Oak Hills Pest
Control; Mr. Evans worked hard to support the growing business,
often taking odd jobs in the early years, and his dedication and
determination paid off; today, Oak Hills is one of the largest
independently owned pest control companies in the Hill Country; and
WHEREAS, A savvy businessman who took pride in his employees
and the respectful relationship he shared with them, Mr. Evans also
distinguished himself through his charitable donations, giving
generously to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, among other
organizations; above all, he delighted in his close-knit family,
which grew to include two daughters and four grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Although Wes Evans will be deeply missed, he leaves
behind a legacy that will long be treasured by all those who were
privileged to share in his love and friendship; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Wes Evans and extend
sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Paula
Evans; to his mother, Virginia Evans; to his daughters, Katie
Farias and her husband, Gabe, and Maggie Gentry and her husband,
Chris; to his grandchildren, Cole, Chance, Niya, and Xzavier; to
his sister, Sandi Grudzinski, and her husband, Leroy; to his
brothers, Steve Evans and Doug Evans; 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 Wes Evans.
Farias
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2627 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 30, 2011.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House