H.R. No. 577
R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, The death of Charles Randall Griggs, Jr., of
1-2 Sweetwater on February 28, 1993, at the age of 73, has brought a
1-3 great loss to the many friends and relatives of this distinguished
1-4 West Texas attorney; and
1-5 WHEREAS, A native Texan, Mr. Griggs was born on October 7,
1-6 1919, in Stamford and was graduated from The University of Texas
1-7 and The University of Texas School of Law; and
1-8 WHEREAS, He was a patriotic man who dutifully came to the aid
1-9 of his country during World War II, serving as an armored infantry
1-10 commander and afterward contributing his legal knowledge as a judge
1-11 advocate with the War Crimes Branch, where his responsibilities
1-12 included the apprehension and extradition of war criminals; and
1-13 WHEREAS, Returning home, he began a highly successful Nolan
1-14 County legal career when he formed a partnership with his
1-15 associate, Charles Nunn, in 1947; over the years the firm underwent
1-16 mergers, and Mr. Griggs became senior partner of Nunn, Griggs,
1-17 Sheridan & Conrad, where he practiced until his death; and
1-18 WHEREAS, In addition to his outstanding career in private
1-19 practice, he distinguished himself during a 40-year career of
1-20 public service, representing the city of Sweetwater as city
1-21 attorney; and
1-22 WHEREAS, Throughout his noteworthy career, Mr. Griggs
1-23 contributed invaluable insight and knowledge as an esteemed member
1-24 of several professional organizations and was a fellow with the
2-1 American College of Trial Lawyers, the American Bar Foundation, and
2-2 the Texas Bar Foundation, which he also served as vice-chairman;
2-3 and
2-4 WHEREAS, In addition, he made many significant contributions
2-5 as president of the Sweetwater Bar Association, as a director of
2-6 the State Bar of Texas, and as a member of the Texas Judicial
2-7 Council; and
2-8 WHEREAS, He enjoyed a distinguished 32-year affiliation with
2-9 the United States Army Reserve, retiring as a lieutenant colonel in
2-10 1979, and in recognition of his valorous wartime military service
2-11 was honored with burial in Arlington National Cemetery; and
2-12 WHEREAS, A member of St. Stephens Episcopal Church,
2-13 Mr. Griggs was a man of great devotion and vision who dedicated
2-14 much of his life to serving the needs of his community; though his
2-15 special presence will be missed by all who knew him, his spirit
2-16 will surely live on in the hearts and minds of the many people
2-17 whose lives were touched by this exceptional gentleman; now,
2-18 therefore, be it
2-19 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
2-20 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Charles Randall
2-21 Griggs, Jr., and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his
2-22 family: to his beloved wife of 47 years, Ingrid Bakken Griggs; to
2-23 his two sons, Eric Griggs and Charles Griggs; to his two daughters,
2-24 Isabelle Clift and Siri Jeffrey; to his five grandchildren; and to
2-25 the other members of his family; and, be it further
2-26 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-27 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
3-1 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
3-2 Charles Randall Griggs, Jr.
3-3 Charles Randall Griggs, Jr.
3-4 Counts
3-5 H.R. No. 577
3-6 _______________________________
3-7 Speaker of the House
3-8 I certify that H.R. No. 577 was unanimously adopted by a
3-9 rising vote of the House on April 22, 1993.
3-10 _______________________________
3-11 Chief Clerk of the House