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