H.R. No. 2309 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, A caring and purposeful life drew to a close with the passing of Charles E. Malone on April 28, 2011, at the age of 68; and WHEREAS, Charles "Chuck" Malone was born on March 3, 1943, in Fort Worth; this esteemed Texan enjoyed a successful career as a long-haul trucker; and WHEREAS, On August 18, 1989, Mr. Malone was joined in matrimony to the former Diana Aleman, with whom he shared a rewarding marriage that spanned 22 years; he cherished the time he spent with their eight grandchildren, Annalisa, Andrea, Abel, Alexia, Aliana, Sabrina, Isabella, and Indira; and WHEREAS, In his leisure hours, Mr. Malone took pleasure in working in his garden, growing vegetables like corn and asparagus as well as beautiful roses and other flowers; he also delighted in taking fishing trips to the Coastal Bend; and WHEREAS, Blessed with a loving family and admiring friends, Chuck Malone was a source of joy to all who shared in the richness of his life, and they will forever hold him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Charles E. Malone and extend sincere condolences to his 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 Charles "Chuck" E. Malone. Herrero ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2309 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 25, 2017. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House