H.R. No. 922
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived remain to comfort the
family and friends of Emmett Lee Grumbles of San Saba, who passed
away on May 24, 2022, at the age of 84; and
WHEREAS, A native of San Saba, Emmett Grumbles was the son of
Irvin and Roxie Taylor Grumbles, and he grew up with the
companionship of a brother, John Pat; he graduated from high school
in 1956 and went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Texas Christian
University; answering his nation's call to duty, he served in the
U.S. Air Force, rising to the rank of captain before returning to
civilian life; and
WHEREAS, In 1972, Mr. Grumbles embarked upon a career as a
game warden with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department that
spanned more than two decades; and
WHEREAS, Following his retirement in 1993, Mr. Grumbles
moved back to his family farm in San Saba; he loved to visit local
coffee shops and restaurants, and in his leisure time, he took
pleasure in fishing, boating, and golfing; and
WHEREAS, Emmett Grumbles led a life of honorable and
dedicated service to his country and his state, and his
achievements will long be a source of inspiration to those he leaves
behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Emmett Lee Grumbles
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 Emmett
Grumbles.
Spiller
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 922 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 14, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House