TITLE: In memory of Arley G. Echols of Stephenville.

SUMMARY: In memory of Arley G. Echols of Stephenville.

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WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their memories of Arley G. Echols of Stephenville, who passed away on February 16, 2015, at the age of 68; and WHEREAS, Arley Echols was born in Texarkana on July 23, 1946, to Roy and Dorothy Echols; he graduated from Plains High School and later received his bachelor's degree in education and master's degree in education administration from Tarleton State University; a veteran of the U.S. Army, Mr. Echols served overseas during the Vietnam War as a chaplain's assistant; and WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan enjoyed a successful career in education, serving as a sixth grade math teacher for the Stephenville Independent School District and as superintendent of Three Way and Huckabay Independent School Districts; he later worked as the veterans affairs officer for Erath County; and WHEREAS, A respected and longtime member of the Stephenville community, Mr. Echols was active in the congregation at First Baptist Church; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Echols was blessed with the love and support of his wife, Cathy, with whom he shared nearly four decades of marriage; he was devoted to his children, Michael and Jennifer, and he later knew the joy of welcoming his granddaughters, Audrey and Emily, into his cherished family; and WHEREAS, Arley Echols built a life that was rich in the intangibles that matter most, and although he is deeply missed, he will always be remembered with admiration and affection by all those who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Arley G. Echols and extend sincere condolences to his family: to his wife, Cathy Echols; to his son, Michael Echols and his wife, Alecia; to his daughter, Jennifer Lesley and her husband, Brian; to his granddaughters, Audrey Echols and Emily Lesley; to his brothers, Dan Echols and his wife, Judy, Jerry Echols and his wife, Sandra, and Paul Echols and his wife, Tammy; to his sister, Marie Phillips and her husband, Gale; 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 Arley G. Echols. Sheffield Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 823 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 12, 2015. Chief Clerk of the House