H.R. No. 105
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever treasure their
memories of Larry Carlos Hammonds, who died on November 17, 2020, at
the age of 74; and
WHEREAS, Larry Hammonds was born in Sulphur Springs on
October 3, 1946, to John Carlos and Mattie Hammonds, and he grew up
with five siblings, Bobby, Melba, Jane, Pat, and Joyce; after
graduating from Brewer High School in 1965, he answered his
nation's call to duty and served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1966
to 1972; and
WHEREAS, Returning to civilian life, Mr. Hammonds earned an
associate degree at Weatherford College and then went on to
complete a bachelor's degree in business administration at Texas
Wesleyan University; he began his professional life as the tax
assessor for the White Settlement Independent School District, and
for the last 37 years of his career, he was the chief appraiser for
the Parker County Appraisal District; actively engaged in his
community, he was a member of the Kiwanis Club and the Weatherford
Rotary Club; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hammonds shared a rewarding marriage with his
wife, Beverly Sue Hammonds, that spanned 53 years, and he took great
pride in their sons, Phil and Jeff; with the passing years, he had
the pleasure of seeing his family grow to include five
grandchildren, Ryan, Lauren, Taylor, Barrett, and Brenley; in his
leisure hours, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and playing
golf; and
WHEREAS, A devoted family man, a respected public servant,
and a proud military veteran, Larry Hammonds lived a full and
generous life, and he will long be remembered with deep affection by
all who held him close to their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Larry Carlos
Hammonds and extend heartfelt sympathy to his relatives 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 Larry
Carlos Hammonds.
King of Parker
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 105 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 10, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House