TITLE: In memory of Lloyd Benifield Abbey.

SUMMARY: In memory of Lloyd Benifield Abbey.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The loved ones of Lloyd Benifield Abbey were greatly saddened by his passing on April 15, 2013, at the age of 65; and WHEREAS, Lloyd Abbey was born in Livingston on August 17, 1947, and he was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps who served his country during the Vietnam War; a member of the Coushatta tribe of Elton, Louisiana, Mr. Abbey worked in surveying and mapping in Livingston before moving to Louisiana, where he was an employee of the Coushatta Casino Resort; while he began his career there in maintenance, he advanced to hold the position of chief inspector; and WHEREAS, Mr. Abbey shared a rewarding marriage with his wife, Maudine, and he treasured his two sons, Gervin and Cedric; over the years, he also welcomed into his family four grandchildren, Lendrick, Selynn, Tessah, and Priscilla; and WHEREAS, Although Lloyd Abbey will be deeply missed, memories of many happy times spent in his company remain to comfort his family and friends; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Lloyd Benifield Abbey and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Maudine Abbey; to his son, Cedric Polite, and his wife, LeeAnn Comanche; to his grandchildren, Lendrick Polite, Selynn Polite, and Tessah Tipton; to his brothers-in-law, Elvis Battise, Harold John, and Greggory John; to his sisters-in-law, Jerilyn Mullins, Diane Battise, Lizzie John, and Marsha Carrasco; to his many beloved nieces and nephews; 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 Lloyd Benifield Abbey. White Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2306 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 22, 2013. Chief Clerk of the House