SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 35
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Lee Roy Gaskamp Jr.
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
  citizens of Brenham in mourning the loss of Lee Roy Gaskamp Jr.,
  who died September 6, 2021, at the age of 69; and
         WHEREAS, A Brenham native, Lee Gaskamp was born on October
  15, 1951; he earned his diploma from Sealy High School in 1970,
  and he attended Blinn College on a band scholarship and went on to
  graduate from The University of Texas at Austin; and
         WHEREAS, A beloved community leader, Lee was the founder of
  the Bank of Brenham and was active in numerous civic and
  charitable organizations; he had many close friends and was a
  member of the Brenham Bible Church; and
         WHEREAS, Above all things, Lee cherished his family; he
  shared 42 years of marriage with Sue Gaskamp, and they were
  blessed with four children: Russell, Catherine, Sam, and Holly;
  he was privileged to live close to his extended family, and he
  cherished time spent visiting his siblings and passing along his
  infinite wisdom to all his nieces and nephews; and
         WHEREAS, Lee loved the citizens of the Brenham community,
  and he enjoyed jesting with his rival Aggie buddies about
  football; he could often be found on the Brenham Country Club
  Golf Course, and he took great pride in drafting his famous
  annual Christmas letters; and
         WHEREAS, A man of great humor, integrity, and civic
  devotion, Lee Gaskamp will long be remembered with respect and
  admiration by all who were privileged to share in his life; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
  condolences to the bereaved family of Lee Roy Gaskamp Jr.; and,
  be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
  Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
  memory of Lee Gaskamp.
 
  Kolkhorst
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on September 30, 2021,
    by a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate