TITLE: In memory of Cary Willadsen of Mount Pleasant.

SUMMARY: In memory of Cary Willadsen of Mount Pleasant.

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WHEREAS, A full and productive life drew to a close with the death of Cary Lee James Willadsen of Mount Pleasant on January 3, 2019, at the age of 79; and WHEREAS, Born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, on October 7, 1939, Cary Willadsen grew up with five younger siblings, Mary Ellen, Diane, David, Allan, and Scott; he graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School; and WHEREAS, Mr. Willadsen enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1958, and his work in communications and signals also involved time with the U.S. Army Security Agency; over the course of two decades, his military career took him to numerous places, including California, Alaska, Japan, Korea, and Minnesota, and he retired at the rank of tech sergeant; subsequently, he was employed for 15 years by Texas Utilities; and WHEREAS, On January 14, 1962, Mr. Willadsen married the former Mildred Miner in a ceremony conducted at Nevill's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant, and they became the proud parents of a daughter, Robin, and a son, Eric; he eventually knew the joy of welcoming into his cherished family six grandchildren, Cameron and Caitlin Lancien, Mia and Aidan Boye, and Garrett and Kaleb Willadsen; and WHEREAS, Although Cary Willadsen is greatly missed, he has left his family and friends with many cherished memories, and he will forever hold a special place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Cary Lee James Willadsen 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 Cary Willadsen. Leach Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 577 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 13, 2019. Chief Clerk of the House