84R8858 BGU-D
By: Hughes H.R. No. 2087
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may
comfort those saddened by the passing of Edward Andrew Bennett Jr.
of Holly Lake Ranch on January 8, 2015, at the age of 82; and
WHEREAS, Born on Valentine's Day 1932 in San Antonio, Ed
Bennett was the only child of Edward Bennett Sr. and Louise LaFitte
Bennett; he moved with his family to Houston and later to Waco,
where he graduated from high school in 1949; and
WHEREAS, A registered professional engineer, Mr. Bennett
received a degree in mechanical engineering from Texas A&M
University in 1953 and went on to serve in the U.S. Army artillery
before earning his master's degree in Austin; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bennett enjoyed a notable career as GSI's
manager for Europe, Africa, and the Middle East before serving as
president of GEO Space in Houston; he retired following 25 years as
owner and operator of Texas Air Management, an HVAC contracting
company; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community, this esteemed gentleman
served as a trustee for the Harmony Independent School District,
Lamb & Lion Ministries, and Holly Tree Chapel, where he and his
family were longtime congregants; and
WHEREAS, Although Ed Bennett will be deeply missed, cherished
memories of time spent in his company will long endure in the hearts
of his family and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Edward Andrew Bennett
Jr. and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to
his wife of 40 years, Bettysu Longley Bennett; to his daughter,
Jacqueline Bennett; to his son, Brent Northcutt, and his wife,
Michelle; to his granddaughters, Madison Marie and Morgan Marie
Northcutt; 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 Edward
Andrew Bennett Jr.