TITLE: In memory of Madren Boyce "Buddy" Whatley of Midlothian.

SUMMARY: In memory of Madren Boyce "Buddy" Whatley of Midlothian.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the passing of Madren Boyce Whatley of Midlothian on January 22, 2017, at the age of 85; and WHEREAS, "Buddy" Whatley was born on October 12, 1931, to Willis and Ruby Whatley, and he grew up with the companionship of his twin sister, Joyce; a member of the DeKalb High School Class of 1949, he graduated from Tyler Commercial College the following year; while there, he met the love of his life, the former Darline Rawson, and they were married on December 15, 1951; over the course of six and a half decades together, the couple were blessed with four children, Rhonda, Boyce, Jim, and Kyle, and three grandchildren, Jordan, Kelsie, and Hayden; and WHEREAS, Mr. Whatley enjoyed a long and fulfilling career with General Electric, and after retiring, he went on to establish a marble shop, which he owned and operated until 2006; in his leisure time, he delighted in hunting, fishing, and watching a wide variety of sports; an athlete himself in his younger years, he won the featherweight championship in the Golden Gloves Boxing Tournament in 1953; and WHEREAS, A caring husband and father and a hardworking entrepreneur, Buddy Whatley leaves his loved ones with a wealth of fond memories that they will forever hold close to their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Madren Boyce Whatley and extend heartfelt sympathy to his many 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 Buddy Whatley. Wray Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 711 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 16, 2017. Chief Clerk of the House