TITLE: In memory of Charles Edward Cheeks, Sr., of Houston.

SUMMARY: In memory of Charles Edward Cheeks, Sr., of Houston.

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WHEREAS, Charles Edward Cheeks, Sr., of Houston passed away on May 6, 2011, at the age of 68, leaving his circle of family and friends to cherish their many happy memories of time spent in his company; and WHEREAS, A native of the Bayou City, Charles Cheeks was born on June 26, 1942, to Euritt and Estella Cheeks; he graduated from Phillis Wheatley High School in 1961 and went on to attend Tennessee State University; and WHEREAS, Mr. Cheeks was employed for three decades as a longshoreman at the Port of Houston, and in his leisure time he could frequently be found playing a game of pool, his favorite pastime; and WHEREAS, Although Charles Cheeks will be deeply missed, he will forever be remembered with great affection by all those who were privileged to share in the richness of his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Charles Edward Cheeks, Sr., and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his daughter, Cheryl; to his son, Charles; to his daughter-in-law, Anastasia; to his grandchildren, Charles, Mia, Charlotte, Douglass, and Christopher; to his great-grandson, Chauncy; to his brother, Rudy; to his nephews, Jamal, Imon, and William; 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 Charles Edward Cheeks, Sr. Dutton Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2108 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 26, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House