By Finnell                                              H.R. No. 26
       74R1652 WMS-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The recent passing of Jack Crain on October 22,
    1-2  1994, at the age of 74, has brought a great loss to the many
    1-3  friends and relatives of this renowned athlete and public servant;
    1-4  and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Born January 7, 1920, in Nocona, Texas, he attended
    1-6  Nocona High School and while there displayed remarkable athletic
    1-7  ability as a member of the Indians football team; on graduating, he
    1-8  chose to continue his pursuit of excellence on and off the field at
    1-9  The University of Texas at Austin; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, Mr. Crain's exceptional gridiron exploits assured
   1-11  his legendary status as one of the finest players ever to don the
   1-12  orange and white; he also received well-deserved national
   1-13  recognition by being named to the All-America teams of 1940 and
   1-14  1941, and his Longhorn season records for most interceptions in a
   1-15  season and most yards on interception returns have never been
   1-16  eclipsed; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, Answering his country's call during its darkest
   1-18  hour, this outstanding patriot demonstrated unflinching bravery as
   1-19  a member of the U.S. Navy during the Second World War; and
   1-20        WHEREAS, After completing his military service, he returned
   1-21  to Nocona to farm; he married the former Jean Howard on April 29,
   1-22  1951, and their mutual devotion remained steadfast until her death
   1-23  in 1978; and
   1-24        WHEREAS, He began his career as a public servant in 1960,
    2-1  winning election to the Texas Legislature as the representative
    2-2  from District 61, and he served with distinction for three terms
    2-3  before retiring to devote more time to his family; and
    2-4        WHEREAS, As generous as he was talented, this exceptional
    2-5  Texan was an active fund-raiser for the North Texas Rehabilitation
    2-6  Center and founded a men's bible class in honor of his wife at the
    2-7  First Baptist Church; and
    2-8        WHEREAS, Jack Crain was a man of rare talent and integrity
    2-9  whose achievements served as a constant source of inspiration to
   2-10  those about him; although his wisdom and compassion will be missed
   2-11  by all who knew him, his remarkable spirit will live on in the
   2-12  hearts of the many people whose lives he touched; now, therefore,
   2-13  be it
   2-14        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   2-15  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Jack Crain and extend
   2-16  sincere sympathy to the members of his family:  to his daughter,
   2-17  Jan Sansing of Wichita Falls; to his son, Joe Jack Crain of Nocona;
   2-18  to his two grandchildren; and to the many other friends and
   2-19  relatives of this beloved gentleman; and, be it further
   2-20        RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
   2-21  for members of the family and that when the Texas House of
   2-22  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jack
   2-23  Crain.