TITLE: In memory of Dan Holt.

SUMMARY: In memory of Dan Holt.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Dan Holt of Abilene, who passed away on January 24, 2013, at the age of 89; and WHEREAS, Born on January 13, 1924, in Gouldbusk to Alberta and Ruffus Lee Holt, Dan Holt graduated from Forsan High School; he served his country in the United States Army Air Corps, and he went on to own his own business, Arrow Construction, in Snyder; and WHEREAS, Mr. Holt contributed to his community as a 32nd Degree Mason and a Shriner; he was also a valued member of St. Paul United Methodist Church; and WHEREAS, A devoted family man, Mr. Holt shared nearly 60 years of marriage with his wife, Marion Faith Holt, until her passing in 2003; he was the father of two beloved children, David and Linda, and he had the pleasure of welcoming into his family six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Dan Holt lived a rich and productive life, and he will forever be remembered with deep affection by 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 memory of Dan Holt and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his son, David Holt, and his wife, Donna; to his daughter, Linda Faith Holt Hall; 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 Dan Holt. Lewis Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 763 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 20, 2013. Chief Clerk of the House