82R12646 RYA-D
By: Gallego H.R. No. 827
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
of Guss Lines of Alpine, who passed away on February 19, 2011, at
the age of 86; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lines was born in Denison on February 25, 1924,
to George and Sadie Lines; answering his nation's call to duty
during World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS
Pocomoke; and
WHEREAS, After his discharge from the navy, Mr. Lines wed the
former Lope Camarinos in 1946; the couple enjoyed a loving marriage
and were blessed with 3 daughters, Sara, Ginny, and Georgie, as well
as 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, For many years, Mr. and Mrs. Lines owned George's
Drive-in, a popular eatery on Highway 90 in Alpine; after they
closed the drive-in, Mr. Lines worked with Big Bend Regional
Medical Center as a maintenance engineer until his retirement in
1986; and
WHEREAS, A natural storyteller, Mr. Lines had a sharp mind
and a wealth of knowledge about Brewster County, and he would regale
listeners with his colorful tales of the area; in his leisure time,
he enjoyed playing with his grandchildren, and he also spent many
hours engrossed in astronomy and woodworking; he began most of his
days at the City Drug Store, having coffee with friends, and in the
evenings he would settle into his front porch swing to admire the
scenic West Texas sky; and
WHEREAS, Known for his good humor and genial nature, Guss
Lines lived a rich and rewarding life, and he will be deeply missed
by all those fortunate enough to have shared 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 memory of Guss Lines and
extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Lope; to his daughters and sons-in-law, Sara and Jack Bow,
Ginny and Ralph Fuquay, and Georgie and Blane Wilson; to his
grandchildren and great-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 Guss Lines.