TITLE: In memory of Pat Beard of Waco.

SUMMARY: In memory of Pat Beard of Waco.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Citizens of Waco are mourning the loss of Pat Beard, who passed away on November 30, 2013, at the age of 88; and WHEREAS, Born in Waco on June 22, 1925, to H. S. and Irna Beard, Pat Beard attended Waco High School and served in the U.S. Army during World War II; he went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Baylor University in 1947 and his juris doctorate from Harvard Law School in 1950; and WHEREAS, Mr. Beard embarked on his distinguished legal career in 1952, when he began practicing law with his father; subsequently, he partnered with David Kultgen to found Beard & Kultgen, and the firm later merged with another partnership to form Beard, Kultgen, Brophy, Bostwick, Dickson, and Squires; known as a brilliant attorney, Mr. Beard frequently championed the rights of the underprivileged and disenfranchised in his more than five decades practicing law; and WHEREAS, Outside of his professional ventures, Mr. Beard generously donated his time and expertise to a number of nonprofit organizations; he was a 33rd degree Scottish Rite Mason and served on the board of the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children; he was also a staunch Democrat and supported many local and national candidates; in his leisure time, he enjoyed playing tennis with friends; and WHEREAS, A devoted family man, Mr. Beard shared nearly five decades with his wife, the former Martha Sue George, whom he married in 1953 after meeting her on a blind date in Washington, D.C.; together the couple raised five beloved children, Carey, Mike, Bramlet, Joe, and Bob; and WHEREAS, Pat Beard brought to his many endeavors compassion, unfailing integrity, and generosity of spirit, and his legacy of good works remains to inspire all those who were privileged to share in the richness of his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Pat Beard and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his daughter, Carey Casey, and her husband, Don; to his sons, Mike Beard, Bramlet Beard and his wife, Michelle, Joe Beard and his wife, Sherry, and Bob Beard and his wife, Laura; to his grandchildren and his great-grandchild; to his brothers, Bramlet and Frank Beard; and to his other relatives and numerous 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 Pat Beard. Turner of Tarrant Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 112 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on February 19, 2015. Chief Clerk of the House