85R32054 CJM-D
By: Wray H.R. No. 2504
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of David
Earl LaRue of Midlothian, who passed away on May 8, 2017, at the age
of 77; and
WHEREAS, The son of Elvis and Linnie LaRue, David LaRue was
born on September 11, 1939, in Dallas County; he grew up in the
company of three siblings, Danna, Marsha, and Lavon, and attended
Midlothian High School, where he earned his diploma in 1959; he went
on to work for General Motors in Arlington, enjoying a successful
career that spanned three decades, until his retirement in 1995;
and
WHEREAS, Active in his community, Mr. LaRue became a Master
Mason in 1985 and joined Midlothian Masonic Lodge No. 584; he was a
founding member of the Cowboy Church of Ellis County and played the
fiddle for several years as part of the original Cowboy Church Band;
and
WHEREAS, On July 8, 1960, Mr. LaRue married the former Gwen
Curts, with whom he shared more than half a century of love and
companionship; he was the proud father of three sons, Alan, Todd,
and Jeff, and with the passing years, he had the pleasure of
welcoming into his family seven grandchildren, Heather, Katy,
Mallory, Meredith, Justin, Jeremy, and Lash, and nine
great-grandchildren, Makayla, Kyler, Kyndal, Hunter, Allyson,
Cayden, Jarrod, Mason, and Davis; and
WHEREAS, David LaRue led a full and generous life, and those
who were fortunate enough to know him will forever carry 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 David Earl LaRue and
extend heartfelt sympathy to his family 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 David
LaRue.