By: Montford S.R. No. 516 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 J. E. Blakey, Jr. 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins with the 1-6 citizens of Lubbock, Texas, in mourning the loss of 1-7 J. E. Blakey, Jr., who died February 20, 1993, at the age of 75; and 1-8 WHEREAS, The well-known rancher and community leader will 1-9 be remembered for the affection, confidence, and loyalty he inspired 1-10 in those with whom he was associated; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Throughout his long life Mr. Blakey took an interest 1-12 in the welfare and progress of his community; and 1-13 WHEREAS, The native Texan was born in Temple and graduated 1-14 from Snyder High School; he attended The University of Texas and 1-15 married Estine Dorward in Snyder on August 30, 1940; and 1-16 WHEREAS, A rancher in Garza County for many years, 1-17 Mr. Blakey moved with his family to Lubbock from Justiceburg in 1-18 1940; he worked for Bell Dairy and served with distinction as a 1-19 trustee of the Lubbock Independent School District from 1956 1-20 until 1962; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Mr. Blakey was a dedicated Christian layman who 1-22 lived his faith in his daily life and was an active member of the 1-23 First United Methodist Church of Lubbock; and 2-1 WHEREAS, He leaves a legacy of compassion and commitment that 2-2 will be remembered with gratitude by all who were fortunate to know 2-3 him; now, therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-5 73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the family 2-6 members of J. E. Blakey, Jr.: his wife, Estine; his sons, 2-7 John C. and James E. Blakey; his daughter, Carolyn E. Blakey; his 2-8 brothers, Charles and Richard Blakey; his sister, Nan Kiefer; and 2-9 his two grandsons; and, be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution be prepared for 2-11 the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 2-12 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do 2-13 so in memory of J. E. Blakey, Jr. 2-14 _____________________________________ 2-15 President of the Senate 2-16 I hereby certify that the 2-17 above Resolution was adopted by 2-18 the Senate on March 30, 1993, 2-19 by a rising vote. 2-20 _____________________________________ 2-21 Secretary of the Senate 2-22 _____________________________________ 2-23 Member, Texas Senate