S.R. No. 1126
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 In Memory
1-3 of
1-4 Thomas L. Montford
1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
1-6 of Bedford in mourning the loss of Thomas L. Montford, who died
1-7 February 9, 1994, at the age of 79; and
1-8 WHEREAS, Born in 1915, Thomas Montford was married to his
1-9 wife, Jewelle C. Montford, for 58 years; the couple had one son,
1-10 State Senator John T. Montford, and two daughters, Jo Helen Rosacker
1-11 and Bettye Edgington; and
1-12 WHEREAS, Mr. Montford was dedicated to his work as a
1-13 facilities and maintenance planner with American Airlines until
1-14 his retirement; he was a member of the American Airlines Three
1-15 Diamond Society; and
1-16 WHEREAS, Respected for his numerous accomplishments,
1-17 Thomas Montford was an exemplary and distinguished gentleman; and
1-18 WHEREAS, A well-known community leader and a devout
1-19 Christian, he was a member of the Tarrant Masonic Lodge and
1-20 was Past Master of the Hurst Masonic Lodge; he was a member of
1-21 Saint Philip Presbyterian Church of Hurst; and
1-22 WHEREAS, A man of great personal honesty, compassion, and
1-23 generosity, he gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his
2-1 wisdom, warmth, and sense of humor will not be forgotten by those
2-2 who knew him; and
2-3 WHEREAS, Thomas Montford was a devoted husband, father, and
2-4 grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
2-5 forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
2-6 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-7 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
2-8 family of Thomas L. Montford: his wife, Jewelle C. Montford; his
2-9 son, John T. Montford; his daughters, Jo Helen Rosacker and
2-10 Bettye Edgington; his sisters, Lalla Crawford, Lucile Thomas,
2-11 and Mary Jane Hartsell; and his eight grandchildren and one
2-12 great-grandchild; and, be it further
2-13 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
2-14 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 Thomas L. Montford.
2-17 Turner
2-18 Armbrister Henderson Ratliff
2-19 Barrientos Leedom Rosson
2-20 Bivins Lucio Shapiro
2-21 Brown Luna Sibley
2-22 Cain Madla Sims
2-23 Ellis Moncrief Truan
2-24 Gallegos Nelson Wentworth
2-25 Galloway Nixon West
3-1 Harris Patterson Whitmire
3-2 Haywood Zaffirini
3-3 Bullock, President of the Senate
3-4 ______________________________________
3-5 President of the Senate
3-6 I hereby certify that the above
3-7 Resolution was adopted by the Senate
3-8 on May 28, 1995, by a rising vote.
3-9 ______________________________________
3-10 Secretary of the Senate
3-11 ______________________________________
3-12 Member, Texas Senate