By: Montford S.R. No. 230 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 John V. Shropshire, Sr. 1-5 WHEREAS, The death of John V. Shropshire, Sr., of Lubbock 1-6 on January 30, 1995, was deeply mourned by the residents of that 1-7 city; and 1-8 WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman was born on 1-9 January 31, 1914, in Colorado City; he was united in marriage 1-10 to Iva Lee Rankin on November 10, 1935, in Big Spring, and 1-11 together they provided a loving home for their children; and 1-12 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Mr. Shropshire was an active 1-13 member of the First United Methodist Church and was an honorary 1-14 lifetime member of the church board; and 1-15 WHEREAS, A highly respected businessman, he was an 1-16 insurance agent who began his association with a local agency 1-17 in 1946; and 1-18 WHEREAS, A well-known community leader, John Shropshire 1-19 served as President of the Lubbock City-County Welfare Board and 1-20 the Lubbock Association of Insurance Agents and as a member of 1-21 the Lubbock Knife and Fork Club; and 1-22 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and compassion, he 1-23 gave unselfishly of his time to others; and 2-1 WHEREAS, His wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not 2-2 be forgotten by those who knew him; now, therefore, be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-4 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-5 members of his family: his wife, Iva Lee Shropshire; his 2-6 daughter, Sue Cooper; his son, John V. Shropshire, Jr.; and 2-7 his four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and, be it 2-8 further 2-9 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-10 his family as an expression of the deepest sympathy from the 2-11 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it 2-12 do so in memory of John V. Shropshire, Sr. 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 President of the Senate 2-15 I hereby certify that the above 2-16 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-17 on February 16, 1995, by a rising vote. 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 Secretary of the Senate 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Member, Texas Senate