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H.C.R. No. 160
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
1 WHEREAS, The city of Paris lost an esteemed citizen with the
2 passing of Robert Bruce Staples, Jr., on March 4, 2007, at the age
3 of 75; and
4 WHEREAS, Born in Dallas on May 17, 1931, Mr. Staples was the
5 son of Robert Staples, Sr., and Esther Shannon Staples; he attended
6 and graduated from Paris High School, Paris Junior College, and
7 East Texas State University; and
8 WHEREAS, On April 7, 1951, he was united in matrimony with the
9 former Norma Lawrence, and together they shared many happy times
10 during their 56-year union; and
11 WHEREAS, Mr. Staples ably served his country during the
12 Korean War as a member of the U.S. Air Force; after completing his
13 military service, he enjoyed a 40-year career as a chartered life
14 underwriter with Southwestern Life Insurance and New England
15 (Metropolitan Life) Insurance companies; and
16 WHEREAS, A dedicated civic leader as well, this respected
17 gentleman was an active member of the Rotary Club of Greater Paris,
18 served on the Planning and Zoning Committee, and provided
19 leadership as a member of the Paris Junior College Memorial
20 Foundation Board; he practiced his faith as a congregant at East
21 Paris Baptist Church and during his lifetime was honored with the
22 Junior Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award; and
23 WHEREAS, Robert Staples lived a caring and purposeful life,
24 and although he is deeply missed, he leaves behind a legacy to1
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Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives. 80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 160, legislative document, May 18, 2007; [Austin, Texas]. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth156032/m1/1/: accessed April 24, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.