TITLE: In memory of Samuel Bledsoe of Pittsburg, Texas.

SUMMARY: In memory of Samuel Bledsoe of Pittsburg, Texas.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may temper the profound sadness that the death of Samuel Bledsoe on November 19, 2012, brings to all who loved him; and WHEREAS, "Bud" Bledsoe was born on December 7, 1928, in Billings, Oklahoma, to Dewey and Martha Bledsoe; a successful businessman, Mr. Bledsoe worked in the grocery business in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, Ponca City, Oklahoma, and Big Sandy, Texas, where he owned Two Rivers Grocery; after his retirement, he made his home in Pittsburg, Texas; and WHEREAS, Through the years, Mr. Bledsoe enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Beth Bledsoe, who preceded him in death; the couple raised seven children, Stan, Dean, Curtis, Vicki, Marty, Becky, and Blake, and their family also grew to include 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Although Bud Bledsoe will be deeply missed, cherished memories of time spent in his company will long endure in the hearts of all those who held him dear; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Samuel Bledsoe and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his children, Stan, Dean, and Curtis Bledsoe, Vicki Maxson, Marty Walorski, and Becky Hollingsworth; to his sisters, Betty June Dixon and Joanie Forga; to his grandchildren 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 Samuel Bledsoe. Hughes Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1086 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 3, 2013. Chief Clerk of the House