TITLE: In memory of Albert Gallatin "A. G." Hood Jr. of Leakey.

SUMMARY: In memory of Albert Gallatin "A. G." Hood Jr. of Leakey.

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WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the passing of Albert Gallatin Hood Jr. of Leakey on March 16, 2020, at the age of 92; and WHEREAS, Born in Weslaco on June 1, 1927, to Albert and Maria Hood, A. G. Hood grew up with the companionship of three sisters, Marie, Aurelia, and Eva; at the age of 17, he joined the U.S. Navy and was assigned to the fleet that entered Tokyo Bay during the signing of the treaty that ended World War II; he went on to graduate from high school in Mission before attending Pan American College; along the way, he worked for the Valley Evening Monitor newspaper, and he served in the Navy Reserve; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hood enjoyed a rewarding career as a South Texas sales representative with the Colgate-Palmolive Company that spanned 36 years until his retirement in 1989; among his many achievements, he was inducted into the company's Hall of Fame in New York City; and WHEREAS, Highly dedicated to his community, Mr. Hood was a longtime member of the Leakey Lions Club, a Boy Scout troop leader, a coach for local youth baseball teams, and a cast member of the Frio Canyon Players; he also gave generously of his time and talents to the Frio Canyon Parks Association, the Big Springs Auxiliary for Children, and the Big Springs Youth Ranch Thrift Store; a man of deep faith, he was a valued congregant of Leakey United Methodist Church; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Hood benefited from the love and support of his wife, Rita, with whom he shared a fulfilling marriage of more than six and a half decades; he took great pride in his three sons, Kelly, Tracy, and Randy, and with the passing years, he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to include seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known A. G. Hood will remember the way he touched their lives with his kindness, integrity, and delightful sense of humor, and he will forever hold a special place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Albert Gallatin Hood Jr. and extend sincere sympathy to his loved ones; 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 A. G. Hood. Murr Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 632 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 16, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House