By: Wentworth S.R. No. 620 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Beverly Nix Coiner 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas and the citizens 1-6 of San Antonio were deeply saddened to learn of the recent death 1-7 of prominent citizen Beverly Nix Coiner who died at the age of 52; 1-8 and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born on October 6, 1942, he showed early signs of 1-10 his gregarious nature and was highly popular with his classmates; 1-11 his enthusiasm for life would continue unabated throughout the years 1-12 allotted him; and 1-13 WHEREAS, A man with a talent for advertising, he enjoyed his 1-14 position as a copywriter with Ogilvy and Mather in New York City 1-15 and was the founder of Ad Works in San Antonio; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Creative Director and partner with Ed Yardang and 1-17 Associates, he was the winner of many awards for creative excellence; 1-18 and 1-19 WHEREAS, Beverly Nix Coiner made a significant contribution to 1-20 the sports world by founding the acclaimed San Antonio Grand Prix; 1-21 and 1-22 WHEREAS, A sociable gentleman, Beverly Nix Coiner was a member 1-23 of several prominent clubs, among them were the Saint Anthony Club 2-1 of New York City, the German Club, the Order of the Alamo, and the 2-2 Argyle Club; and 2-3 WHEREAS, His high spirits and infectious laughter brought joy 2-4 into the hearts of all he encountered; and 2-5 WHEREAS, A man of humor, strength, and generosity, he gave 2-6 unselfishly of his time to others; and 2-7 WHEREAS, Beverly Nix Coiner lived his life to the fullest, and 2-8 his memory will remain cherished in the hearts of those whose lives 2-9 he touched; now, therefore, be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-11 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the members 2-12 of his family: his wife, Kathy; his son, Beverly Nix Coiner, Jr.; 2-13 and his brothers, William L. Coiner and Richard T. Coiner; and, be 2-14 it further 2-15 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-16 members of his family as an expression of profound sympathy from 2-17 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it 2-18 do so in memory of Beverly Nix Coiner. 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 President of the Senate 2-21 I hereby certify that the above 2-22 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-23 on April 4, 1995, by a rising vote. 2-24 ______________________________________ 2-25 Secretary of the Senate 3-1 ______________________________________ 3-2 Member, Texas Senate