Senate Concurrent Resolution 601

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONDOLENCES OF THE LEGISLATURE TO THE BEREAVED FAMILY OF FORMER MISSISSIPPI REPRESENTATIVE ALVIN ENDT OF OCEAN SPRINGS, MISSISSIPPI, AND COMMENDING HIS PUBLIC SERVICE.

WHEREAS, it is with sadness that we note the passing of former Mississippi Representative Alvin Endt of Ocean Springs on June 20, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Endt was born in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, on September 28, 1933, to Albert and Maude Endt and was a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs. He was a devoted public servant, spending all of his life helping others; and

WHEREAS, Representative Endt served two terms as Alderman of Ocean Springs from 1965 to 1973. He was appointed Jackson County Supervisor in 1982 and served as District 113 State Representative from 1984 through 1999; and

WHEREAS, he left a record of a life filled with kindness, reverence for God, and love for his many friends and loved ones; and

WHEREAS, after graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Mr. Endt married Bettie Boyd and together they reared four children. His devotion and love for his family was without end. Mr. Endt taught History at St. Martin High School for many years and is fondly remembered by his students. He was a lifelong member of Ocean Springs Baptist Church and was a man of strong faith; and

WHEREAS, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Bettie Boyd Endt, and his parents, Albert and Maude Crysell Endt. He is survived by his children, Betsy Miller (Thomas), Rebecca Endt, Mark Endt, and Jennifer Shoemaker; grandchildren: Andrew Chandler, Georgia Kate Chandler, Jamie Endt, Houston Endt, Lucas Endt, Bettie Shoemaker, and Hanna Shoemaker; one great-grandchild, Aubrey Endt; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Barbara Endt, sister-in law, Jane Beaugez, and brother and sister-in-law, Bubba and Cheryl Boyd. Mr. Endt is also survived by a host of lifelong friends, nieces and nephews whom he loved and adored; and

WHEREAS, we pay tribute and cherish fondly the memory of this most public-spirited citizen of Mississippi:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby express the condolences of the Legislature to the bereaved family of former Mississippi Representative Alvin Endt of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, and commend his public service.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to the surviving family of former Representative Endt, forwarded to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of Ocean Springs and the Board of Supervisors of Jackson County, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.