By: Montford S.R. No. 273 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Jacob Albert Wade Lippard 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 1-6 citizens of Lamesa and Levelland in mourning the loss of 1-7 Jacob "Jake" Albert Wade Lippard who died January 26, 1995, 1-8 at the age of 81; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born in Statesville, North Carolina, Jake Lippard 1-10 married Lorine Jones on August 24, 1941, and earned a degree from 1-11 Coyne Electrical School in Chicago, Illinois; he served in the 1-12 United States Army Air Corps during World War II; and 1-13 WHEREAS, He was dedicated to his work as the manager of 1-14 C. R. Anthony Stores for 41 years and was an exemplary gentleman 1-15 who was respected for his many accomplishments; and 1-16 WHEREAS, A well-known community leader, Mr. Lippard served 1-17 as President of the Lamesa Chamber of Commerce, the local Heart 1-18 Association, the Cancer Society, and the T. B. Association; he 1-19 served on the Lamesa City Council and as Vice-President of the 1-20 Lions Club; and 1-21 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he 1-22 gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth, 1-23 and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; 2-1 and 2-2 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Jake Lippard was a member of 2-3 the United Methodist Church where he served as an usher and on 2-4 the administrative board; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Jake Lippard was a devoted husband, father, and 2-6 grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured 2-7 forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-9 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to 2-10 the bereaved family of Jacob Albert Wade Lippard: his wife, 2-11 Lorine Jones Lippard; his daughter, Judy Holcomb; and his three 2-12 grandchildren and great-grandson; and, be it further 2-13 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-14 the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 2-15 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it 2-16 do so in memory of Jake Lippard. 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 President of the Senate 2-19 I hereby certify that the above 2-20 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-21 on February 21, 1995, by a rising vote. 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Secretary of the Senate 2-24 ______________________________________ 2-25 Member, Texas Senate