TITLE: In memory of former state representative Eldon Edge, Sr., of Ingram.

SUMMARY: In memory of former state representative Eldon Edge, Sr., of Ingram.

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WHEREAS, A life made rich by meaningful service has drawn to a close with the passing of former state representative and retired superintendent Eldon Edge, Sr., on November 29, 2012, at the age of 86; and WHEREAS, First elected to the Texas Legislature in 1984, Mr. Edge served three terms as the representative from House District 45, which covered Atascosa, Bandera, Frio, Live Oak, Medina, and Wilson Counties; he was a member of the Agriculture and Livestock Committee throughout his legislative tenure, and he was appointed to the budget and oversight subcommittees of that committee during the 70th Legislature and of the Public Education Committee during the 71st Legislature; and WHEREAS, The son of Clyde and Minnie Edge, Eldon Edge was born on his family's ranch in Kendalia on March 15, 1926, and spent his childhood playing along the Pedernales River; after graduating from high school, he answered his country's call to duty and served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II; he earned a degree in chemistry from Southwest Texas State Teachers College on his return; and WHEREAS, Mr. Edge taught in Hallettsville for a number of years while working to obtain his master's degree in school administration; he later became the superintendent of several school districts, including Wortham, Riesel, Comfort, and Poth ISDs; and WHEREAS, After his retirement, he remained active in his community and was a proud member of the Lions Club; in all his endeavors, he enjoyed the love and support of his wife, the former Shirley Jansky, and their four sons, Eldon, Darrell, Dana, and Duwayne; and WHEREAS, Although he will be deeply missed, Eldon Edge leaves behind a notable legacy of public service that will long continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of the Honorable Eldon Edge, Sr., and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his sons, Eldon and his wife, Susan, Darrell and his wife, Virginia, Dana, and Duwayne and his wife, Delma; to his grandchildren, Ingrid Petty and her husband, Jason, Rachel Kiker and her husband, Jon, Trista, and James; to his great-granddaughters, Valentine, Veronica, Margaret, Carmen, and Claudia; and to his other 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 the Honorable Eldon Edge, Sr. Raymond Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 608 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 13, 2013. Chief Clerk of the House