By: Montford S.R. No. 460 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Thomas J. Griffith 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins with the 1-6 citizens of Lubbock in mourning the loss of Thomas J. Griffith 1-7 who died February 21, 1993, at the age of 69; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Born in Choctaw County, Mississippi, Thomas Griffith 1-9 graduated from the University of North Carolina and received a law 1-10 degree from the University of Mississippi; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Deeply patriotic, he served with the United States 1-12 Marine Corps during World War II and the Korean War, retiring with 1-13 the rank of colonel; and 1-14 WHEREAS, He was dedicated to his work as an attorney-at-law, 1-15 practicing in Ackerman, Mississippi, and in Lubbock where he was 1-16 retained as counsel for the Texas State Teachers Association; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Respected in the community for his many 1-18 accomplishments, Thomas Griffith was an exemplary gentleman who 1-19 served as a scoutmaster and was a member of Young Men's Christian 1-20 Association campaigns; and 1-21 WHEREAS, A well-known community leader, Mr. Griffith was a 1-22 former director of the Mental Health Society, the Rape Crisis Center, 1-23 and West Texas Legal Services; he was a former president of the 2-1 Lubbock County Bar Association; and 2-2 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he 2-3 gave unselfishly of his time to others; and 2-4 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Thomas Griffith was a member of 2-5 Grace Presbyterian Church where he taught Sunday school; and 2-6 WHEREAS, His wisdom, warm spirit, and valued counsel will 2-7 not be forgotten by those who knew him; and 2-8 WHEREAS, Thomas Griffith was a devoted husband and father, 2-9 and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by 2-10 his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-11 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-12 73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved 2-13 family of Thomas J. Griffith: his wife, Nancy Ward Griffith; his 2-14 son, Thomas W. Griffith; his daughters, Sarah Griffith and 2-15 Susanna Griffith; and his brothers, William P. Griffith and 2-16 Joe W. Griffith; and, be it further 2-17 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-18 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-19 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 2-20 in memory of Thomas J. Griffith. 2-21 _____________________________________ 2-22 President of the Senate 2-23 I hereby certify that the 2-24 above Resolution was adopted by 2-25 the Senate on March 22, 1993, 3-1 by a rising vote. 3-2 _____________________________________ 3-3 Secretary of the Senate 3-4 _____________________________________ 3-5 Member, Texas Senate