By: Brown S.R. No. 399 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Virgil Claude McGinnes 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins with the 1-6 citizens of Alvin, Houston, and Friendswood in mourning the loss of 1-7 Virgil Claude McGinnes who died February 24, 1993; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Born January 19, 1907, in Possum Trot, Texas, 1-9 Virgil McGinnes was the founder of McGinnes Brothers, Incorporated, 1-10 and a resident of Alvin since 1941; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Dedicated to his work in the banking industry, 1-12 Mr. McGinnes was the founder and on the board of directors of 1-13 MacGregory Park Bank of Houston and was the director of Texas 1-14 National Bank of Commerce, Friendswood; and 1-15 WHEREAS, He was a member of the Associated General 1-16 Contractors and the Houston Contractors Association and did 1-17 contract business in Texas, New Mexico, Louisiana, Missouri, 1-18 Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Florida; and 1-19 WHEREAS, A versatile and talented businessman, he was 1-20 responsible for the construction of the canal system from the 1-21 Brazos River to Alvin and to Texas City for the former Briscoe 1-22 Irrigation Company; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Respected in the community for his many 2-1 accomplishments, Virgil McGinnes was an exemplary gentleman and 2-2 a well-known civic leader; and 2-3 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he 2-4 gave unselfishly of his time to others; and 2-5 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Mr. McGinnes was an active 2-6 member of South Park Baptist Church; and 2-7 WHEREAS, His wisdom, warm spirit, and valued counsel will 2-8 not be forgotten by those who knew him; and 2-9 WHEREAS, Virgil McGinnes was a devoted husband and father, 2-10 and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his 2-11 family and many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-12 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-13 73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved 2-14 family of Virgil Claude McGinnes: his wife, Ruby McGinnes; his 2-15 daughter, Billie Doris McGinnes Gladfelter; his son, 2-16 Lawrence Perry McGinnes; his sister, Dr. Willie Mae McGinnes; his 2-17 brother, L. B. McGinnes; and his three grandchildren and two 2-18 great-grandchildren; and, be it further 2-19 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-20 the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 2-21 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do 2-22 so in memory of Virgil Claude McGinnes. 2-23 _____________________________________ 2-24 President of the Senate 2-25 I hereby certify that the 3-1 above Resolution was adopted by 3-2 the Senate on March 15, 1993, 3-3 by a rising vote. 3-4 _____________________________________ 3-5 Secretary of the Senate 3-6 _____________________________________ 3-7 Member, Texas Senate