By: Turner S.R. No. 733 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 John Marks 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins with the 1-6 citizens of Bryan, Texas, in mourning the untimely loss of 1-7 Postmaster John Marks who died April 1, 1993, at the age 1-8 of 45; and 1-9 WHEREAS, A devoted husband and father, Mr. Marks will be 1-10 remembered for the affection, confidence, and loyalty he inspired 1-11 in those with whom he was associated; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Born in Moline, Illinois, on June 26, 1947, 1-13 Mr. Marks had lived in Bryan since 1989; and 1-14 WHEREAS, He attended Moline High School and Western Illinois 1-15 University before serving his country in the United States Army 1-16 during the Vietnam War; and 1-17 WHEREAS, A dedicated and diligent worker, Mr. Marks began his 1-18 postal service career in 1968 as a city carrier in Moline; in 1977 1-19 he was promoted to supervisor in Rock Island, Illinois, before 1-20 becoming postmaster in Bryan on April 21, 1989; and 1-21 WHEREAS, His death is a profoundly sensed loss for his family 1-22 and friends; he established a permanent place for himself in the 1-23 hearts of those who lived and worked with him; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Mr. Marks's wise counsel and sound judgment will be 2-2 deeply missed and remembered with gratitude by those who knew him; 2-3 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 2-6 members of his family: his wife, Rita; his sons, Creighton and 2-7 Aaron Franklin; his daughter, Shari Callow; his grandchildren, 2-8 Ashley Callow and Dylan Callow; and his half-brother, 2-9 Everett Marks; and, be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-11 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-12 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 2-13 in memory of John Marks. 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 April 26, 1993, 2-19 by a rising vote. 2-20 _____________________________________ 2-21 Secretary of the Senate 2-22 _____________________________________ 2-23 Member, Texas Senate