H.R. No. 1855
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and productive life drew to a close with the
passing of Joe E. Sharp on March 9, 2015, at the age of 77; and
WHEREAS, The son of H. E. and Alice Sharp, Joe Sharp was born
in Childress on May 14, 1937; he graduated from Munday High School
and completed his bachelor's degree in accounting at North Texas
State University; after beginning a career in accounting with Peat
Marwick Mitchell and Company, he established his own practice in
Amarillo; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sharp embarked on a new path in 1984 with his
acquisition of the First National Bank of Baird; he subsequently
purchased a number of other banks, including First Security Bank of
Beaver, First National Bank of Munday, and First National Bank of
Weatherford; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Mr. Sharp's business interests grew
to include a bank holding company, a bank software company, and a
number of other enterprises; he chaired the board of First Bank
Texas, First National Bank of Weatherford, First Security Bank of
Beaver, and First Baird Bancshares, and he served on the board of
the Independent Bankers Association of Texas; in business, as in
every sphere of endeavor, he placed special emphasis on
relationships, demonstrating an exceptional commitment to
employees and customers alike; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan gave generously of his time and
resources to a number of worthy organizations; he served on the
board of Marine Military Academy in Harlingen, and he was an active
member of First Baptist Church of Colleyville; moreover, he was a
faithful partner of the Southwestern and Midwestern Baptist
Theological Seminaries, and he supported numerous charities both
personally and through the banks that he led; and
WHEREAS, Joe Sharp treasured, above all, the time he spent in
the company of his family and friends, and those he leaves behind
will forever cherish their memories of his kindness, faith, and
devotion; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Joe E. Sharp and
extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Becky Sharp; to his children, Zan Prince and her husband,
Mike, Steve Sharp, Keleigh Greenwood and her husband, Phil, Scott
Sharp and his wife, Amanda, and Justin Sharp and his wife, Nikki; to
his stepson, Tanner Hanley; to his 10 grandsons and 2
great-grandsons; and to his many 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 Joe
E. Sharp.
King of Parker
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1855 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 8, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House