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