By: Zaffirini S.R. No. 871 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Herbert C. Petry, Jr. 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins with 1-6 the citizens of Carrizo Springs in mourning the loss of 1-7 Herbert C. Petry, Jr., who died September 25, 1992; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Born August 10, 1917, in Dimmit County, 1-9 Herbert Petry was a longtime member of the Texas Highway 1-10 Commission and served as its chairman for 18 years; he was 1-11 appointed to the position by six governors; and 1-12 WHEREAS, As a young boy, he helped his family run a dairy 1-13 farm near Asherton and graduated from Springs High School in 1934; 1-14 he received a degree from Trinity University and was later honored 1-15 as a distinguished alumnus; he graduated from 1-16 The University of Texas School of Law in 1939; and 1-17 WHEREAS, He was dedicated to his practice of law in 1-18 Dimmit County, where he worked until his death; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Respected in the community and across the state 1-20 for his many accomplishments, Herbert Petry was an exemplary 1-21 gentleman and a well-known civic leader who was named Mr. South 1-22 Texas in 1966; and 1-23 WHEREAS, He travelled around the world because of his 2-1 involvement with Lions International, and he helped with the 2-2 Crippled Children's Camp in Kerrville, the Texas Lions Club's 2-3 main charity; in 1991, ground was broken for the H. C. Petry, Jr., 2-4 Sports Complex in Kerrville; and 2-5 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, 2-6 Mr. Petry gave unselfishly of his time to others; and 2-7 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, he was a member of the First 2-8 United Methodist Church in Carrizo Springs; and 2-9 WHEREAS, Herbert Petry lived his life to the fullest, and 2-10 his wisdom, warmth, enthusiasm, and compassion will not be 2-11 forgotten by those who knew him; and 2-12 WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, 2-13 and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by 2-14 his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-15 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-16 73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-17 bereaved family of Herbert C. Petry, Jr.: his wife, 2-18 Josephine White Petry; his sons, Boothe Wright Petry and 2-19 John Wright Petry; his brother, Frank Petry; and his 10 2-20 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and, be it further 2-21 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-22 the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy 2-23 from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, 2-24 it do so in memory of Herbert C. Petry, Jr. 2-25 _____________________________________ 3-1 President of the Senate 3-2 I hereby certify that the 3-3 above Resolution was adopted by 3-4 the Senate on May 5, 1993, 3-5 by a rising vote. 3-6 _____________________________________ 3-7 Secretary of the Senate 3-8 _____________________________________ 3-9 Member, Texas Senate