TITLE: In memory of Charles Hamilton of DeSoto.

SUMMARY: In memory of Charles Hamilton of DeSoto.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Charles Hamilton of DeSoto, who passed away on May 10, 2017, at the age of 71; and WHEREAS, The son of Clarine Alford and Charles Elvis Roberts, Charles Hamilton was born in Dallas on October 24, 1945; he served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hamilton and his wife, Barbara, were married in 1964; he was the devoted father of three children, Natalie Hamilton Miller, Charles Elvis Hamilton Jr., and the late Angela Hamilton; with the passing years, he experienced the joy of welcoming into his family three beloved grandchildren, Trenton Charles Duffie, Xavier Miller, and Zachary Miller; and WHEREAS, For 25 years, Mr. Hamilton was employed by the Vandenberg Company; he was also a valued member of Cedar Hill Church of Christ; in his free time, he enjoyed fishing, and he was very fond of music, especially soul music; and WHEREAS, Although Charles Hamilton will be deeply missed, he has left his family and friends with a wealth of memories that they will forever treasure; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Charles Hamilton and extend deepest condolences 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 Charles Hamilton. Johnson of Dallas Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2183 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 25, 2017. Chief Clerk of the House