H.R. No. 331
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 104th birthday of an esteemed Texan is truly
cause for celebration, and Alton Claud Huff of Corpus Christi
marked this momentous milestone in his life on October 26, 2018; and
WHEREAS, Born in Bee House in 1914, A. C. Huff is the son of
Oliver and Mamie Huff; he grew up with a brother, General Novis
Huff, and as a boy he picked cotton and performed other work on the
farm; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Huff married the former Billy Jean Wheeler on
April 30, 1944, and they became the proud parents of two children,
Brenda and Larry Bill; eventually, their family grew to include a
cherished granddaughter, Heather; the couple shared a rewarding
relationship of 63 years before Mrs. Huff's death in 2007; and
WHEREAS, While employed at Sinclair Refinery, Mr. Huff
developed a passion for boat racing; he won the 1954 world
championship in Class D runabouts, and the following year, he
opened Huff Marine in Corpus Christi; today, the business continues
to thrive under the leadership of his daughter and her husband,
Ronnie Nance; and
WHEREAS, A. C. Huff has witnessed a panorama of change over
the course of more than a century, and he has met life's challenges
and opportunities with dignity and grace, earning the deep
admiration of all who are privileged to know him; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate A. C. Huff on the joyous occasion
of his 104th birthday and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Huff as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 331 was adopted by the House on March
13, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House