H.R. No. 120
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of George W. Atteberry of Woodville on August 3, 2021, at
the age of 78; and
WHEREAS, George Atteberry was born on July 9, 1943; answering
his nation's call to duty, he joined the United States Air Force and
went on to complete four tours in Vietnam; he ultimately retired
from the military at the rank of tech sergeant after 22 years of
dedicated service; and
WHEREAS, Returning to civilian life, Mr. Atteberry worked as
a corrections officer for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice
for 15 years; a valued member of his community, he served with the
Ivanhoe Volunteer Fire Department and the Warren Volunteer Fire
Department, and he was later appointed fire marshal of the Tyler
County emergency district; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Atteberry enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, Antoinette, and he took great pride in his
daughters, Shawnee and Nacole; with the passing years, he had the
pleasure of welcoming into his family numerous grandchildren and
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Known for his kindness, wisdom, and strength of
character, George Atteberry earned the respect and admiration of
all who were fortunate enough to know him, and he leaves behind a
legacy of service that his loved ones can remember with pride; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
George W. Atteberry and extend deepest condolences to the members
of his family: to his wife, Antoinette Atteberry; to his daughters,
Shawnee Lovin and Nacole Miller; to his brother, Kyle Atteberry; to
his grandchildren, Kenneth Atteberry, Desiree Swenson, Alicia
Atteberry, and Krysteena Brockman; to his nieces, nephews, 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 George
Atteberry.
White
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 120 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on September 2, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House