By: Haley S.R. No. 44
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 In Memory
1-3 of
1-4 Frank Wright Ebaugh
1-5 WHEREAS, It is with great sorrow that the Texas Senate noted
1-6 the death of Frank Wright Ebaugh of Jacksonville, Texas; and
1-7 WHEREAS, One of the city's most esteemed and beloved citizens,
1-8 Mr. Ebaugh was a highly respected businessman and community leader;
1-9 and
1-10 WHEREAS, Mr. Ebaugh will be remembered for his outstanding
1-11 work in water development for the State of Texas and for his
1-12 notable contributions to the citizens of Jacksonville; and
1-13 WHEREAS, Chairman of the committee which created the
1-14 Upper Neches River Municipal Water Authority, Mr. Ebaugh served
1-15 as first president of the authority which built Lake Palestine;
1-16 and
1-17 WHEREAS, The distinguished engineer organized and served as
1-18 vice-president of the Texas Mapping Advisory Committee of the
1-19 Texas Water Development Board for 18 years; and
1-20 WHEREAS, His distinguished career included serving as an
1-21 officer of the Texas Coordinating Water Committee and as director
1-22 of the Neches River Conservation District; and
1-23 WHEREAS, A native of New Orleans, Mr. Ebaugh graduated from
2-1 Tulane University with a degree in chemical engineering and worked
2-2 for Texaco in management and research for 10 years before moving
2-3 to Jacksonville in 1934; and
2-4 WHEREAS, He married Elizabeth Brown and was owner and manager
2-5 of J. L. Brown Department Store for 20 years until it was destroyed
2-6 by fire in 1955; and
2-7 WHEREAS, Frank Ebaugh was active in various civic
2-8 organizations devoted to the enhancement of his beloved city; he
2-9 gained the admiration and esteem of his fellow residents for his
2-10 dedication and integrity; and
2-11 WHEREAS, Mr. Ebaugh loyally served the citizens of Texas,
2-12 and it is appropriate that the Texas Senate honor the memory of
2-13 this respected individual; now, therefore, be it
2-14 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-15 73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the family
2-16 of Frank Wright Ebaugh: his wife, Elizabeth; his daughter and
2-17 son-in-law, Betsey Ebaugh and Gordon B. McFarland; his grandsons,
2-18 Gordon B. McFarland III and Wright Ebaugh McFarland; his brother,
2-19 Irwin Ebaugh; and his three nephews; and, be it further
2-20 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
2-21 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from
2-22 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it
2-23 do so in memory of Frank Wright Ebaugh.
2-24 _____________________________________
2-25 President of the Senate
3-1 I hereby certify that the
3-2 above Resolution was adopted by
3-3 the Senate on January 19, 1993,
3-4 by a rising vote.
3-5 _____________________________________
3-6 Secretary of the Senate
3-7 _____________________________________
3-8 Member, Texas Senate