By:  Brown                                       S.R. No. 138
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2                               In Memory
    1-3                                  of
    1-4                      John Stricklin Bridges, Jr.
    1-5        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins with the
    1-6  family and many friends of John Stricklin Bridges, Jr., in mourning
    1-7  the loss of this distinguished Texan; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, A highly respected man in his community,
    1-9  Mr. Bridges graduated from Auburn University in 1942 with a degree
   1-10  in mechanical engineering; he went to work for Dow Chemical Company
   1-11  and remained with that company until he retired; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Mr. Bridges was a charter
   1-13  member of Saint Timothy Episcopal Church of Lake Jackson; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, A devoted husband and father, Mr. Bridges is
   1-15  remembered for the affection, confidence, and loyalty he inspired
   1-16  in those with whom he was associated; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, Always active in civic affairs, Mr. Bridges made
   1-18  notable contributions to his community; he helped found the
   1-19  Republican Party in Brazoria County and was an active supporter
   1-20  of the Boy Scouts of America in the 1950s and the 1960s; and
   1-21        WHEREAS, Highly esteemed by his fellow citizens,
   1-22  Mr. Bridges was unquestionably a man of high principles and
   1-23  integrity, and his death is a profound loss for his community;
    2-1  now, therefore, be it
    2-2        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
    2-3  73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the members
    2-4  of his family:  his wife, Virginia Dabney Bridges; his daughter,
    2-5  Emily Bridges Cluthe; his son, John Stricklin Bridges III; his
    2-6  brother, Hugh Bridges; and his five grandchildren and one
    2-7  great-grandchild; and, be it further
    2-8        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
    2-9  the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy
   2-10  from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day,
   2-11  it do so in memory of John Stricklin Bridges, Jr.
   2-12                                 _____________________________________
   2-13                                        President of the Senate
   2-14                                      I hereby certify that the
   2-15                                 above Resolution was adopted by
   2-16                                 the Senate on February 3, 1993,
   2-17                                 by a rising vote.
   2-18                                 _____________________________________
   2-19                                        Secretary of the Senate
   2-20                                 _____________________________________
   2-21                                         Member, Texas Senate