H.R. No. 608
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich by meaningful service has drawn to a
close with the passing of former state representative and retired
superintendent Eldon Edge, Sr., on November 29, 2012, at the age of
86; and
WHEREAS, First elected to the Texas Legislature in 1984,
Mr. Edge served three terms as the representative from House
District 45, which covered Atascosa, Bandera, Frio, Live Oak,
Medina, and Wilson Counties; he was a member of the Agriculture and
Livestock Committee throughout his legislative tenure, and he was
appointed to the budget and oversight subcommittees of that
committee during the 70th Legislature and of the Public Education
Committee during the 71st Legislature; and
WHEREAS, The son of Clyde and Minnie Edge, Eldon Edge was born
on his family's ranch in Kendalia on March 15, 1926, and spent his
childhood playing along the Pedernales River; after graduating from
high school, he answered his country's call to duty and served in
the United States Marine Corps during World War II; he earned a
degree in chemistry from Southwest Texas State Teachers College on
his return; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Edge taught in Hallettsville for a number of
years while working to obtain his master's degree in school
administration; he later became the superintendent of several
school districts, including Wortham, Riesel, Comfort, and Poth
ISDs; and
WHEREAS, After his retirement, he remained active in his
community and was a proud member of the Lions Club; in all his
endeavors, he enjoyed the love and support of his wife, the former
Shirley Jansky, and their four sons, Eldon, Darrell, Dana, and
Duwayne; and
WHEREAS, Although he will be deeply missed, Eldon Edge leaves
behind a notable legacy of public service that will long continue to
inspire those who were fortunate enough to know him; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of the Honorable Eldon
Edge, Sr., and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family:
to his sons, Eldon and his wife, Susan, Darrell and his wife,
Virginia, Dana, and Duwayne and his wife, Delma; to his
grandchildren, Ingrid Petty and her husband, Jason, Rachel Kiker
and her husband, Jon, Trista, and James; to his
great-granddaughters, Valentine, Veronica, Margaret, Carmen, and
Claudia; 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 the
Honorable Eldon Edge, Sr.
Raymond
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 608 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 13, 2013.
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Chief Clerk of the House