H.R. No. 185
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
a close with the death of Harmon Avon Guthrie of Mabank on October
5, 2018, at the age of 89; and
WHEREAS, The son of Arthur and Carrie Guthrie, Harmon Guthrie
was born on November 8, 1928, in Athens and grew up with three
siblings, Millie, Travis, and Bill; he was joined in matrimony to
Frances Williams in 1958, and the couple shared a rewarding
marriage that spanned 60 years; he took great pride in his son,
Travis, and in his stepsons, Bobby, Terry, David, Ronnie, Wayne,
and James, and he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to
include numerous grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Guthrie
enlisted in the U.S. Navy in January 1946, at the age of 17, and was
deployed to the Pacific; during the Korean War, he served for two
years aboard a destroyer, the USS Cushing, and he subsequently
enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving as a jet engine technician
in the Cold War and Vietnam War before retiring in 1969 at the rank
of technical sergeant; in civilian life, he worked for more than 15
years as a keel operator in the clay industry in Texas; and
WHEREAS, A devoted family man and a proud veteran, Harmon
Guthrie leaves behind a legacy of generosity, humility, and
strength that will continue to inspire all those who knew and loved
him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Harmon Avon Guthrie
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 Harmon Avon
Guthrie.
Wray
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 185 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 6, 2019.
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Chief Clerk of the House