H.R. No. 214
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Fletcher William Ward Jr. of Freer on April 20, 2017, at
the age of 89; and
WHEREAS, The son of Fletcher and Ruby Ward, "Shorty" Ward was
born on August 23, 1927, in Lamont, Florida; he served his nation as
a member of the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War and
earned the Purple Heart; he went on to enjoy a rewarding career as a
self-employed diesel mechanic, working with oil field companies for
more than half a century; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ward shared 47 years of marriage with his
beloved wife, Maudie, and he took great pride in his four sons,
Donald, James, Malcolm, and Keith, and six daughters, Melissa,
Margo, Jessica, Patti, Ruby, and Priscilla; with the passing years,
he had the pleasure of watching his family grow to include 19
grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; in his leisure
time, he counted fishing among his favorite pursuits; and
WHEREAS, Although Shorty Ward will be deeply missed, he has
left his family and friends with a wealth of memories that they will
forever treasure; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Fletcher William Ward Jr. and extend heartfelt sympathy to the
members of his family: to his wife, Maudie Ward; to his sons, Donald
Foote, James Foote and his wife, Xiomara, Malcolm Foote, and Keith
Foote; to his daughters, Melissa Gordon and her husband, Greg,
Margo Brone, Jessica Stuart and her husband, Mark, and Patti
Measels and her husband, Dale; to his grandchildren and
great-grandchildren; 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 Shorty
Ward.
Guillen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 214 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on August 15, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House