H.R. No. 2306
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The loved ones of Lloyd Benifield Abbey were greatly
saddened by his passing on April 15, 2013, at the age of 65; and
WHEREAS, Lloyd Abbey was born in Livingston on August 17,
1947, and he was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps who served
his country during the Vietnam War; a member of the Coushatta tribe
of Elton, Louisiana, Mr. Abbey worked in surveying and mapping in
Livingston before moving to Louisiana, where he was an employee of
the Coushatta Casino Resort; while he began his career there in
maintenance, he advanced to hold the position of chief inspector;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Abbey shared a rewarding marriage with his wife,
Maudine, and he treasured his two sons, Gervin and Cedric; over the
years, he also welcomed into his family four grandchildren,
Lendrick, Selynn, Tessah, and Priscilla; and
WHEREAS, Although Lloyd Abbey will be deeply missed, memories
of many happy times spent in his company remain to comfort his
family and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Lloyd Benifield
Abbey and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to
his wife, Maudine Abbey; to his son, Cedric Polite, and his wife,
LeeAnn Comanche; to his grandchildren, Lendrick Polite, Selynn
Polite, and Tessah Tipton; to his brothers-in-law, Elvis Battise,
Harold John, and Greggory John; to his sisters-in-law, Jerilyn
Mullins, Diane Battise, Lizzie John, and Marsha Carrasco; to his
many beloved nieces and nephews; 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 Lloyd
Benifield Abbey.
White
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2306 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 22, 2013.
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Chief Clerk of the House