By: Montford S.R. No. 1149 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Bob J. McMinn 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the family 1-6 and friends of Bob J. McMinn in mourning the loss of this native 1-7 son of Lubbock, who died Monday, May 8, 1995, at the age of 48; 1-8 and 1-9 WHEREAS, An outstanding civic leader, Mr. McMinn was a 1-10 graduate of Monterey High School and went on to higher education 1-11 at Texas Tech University; he was a proud veteran of the 1-12 United States Navy; and 1-13 WHEREAS, A man of strong Christian faith and traditional 1-14 family values, he was a member of Saint Luke's United Methodist 1-15 Church; Bob McMinn was married to Billie Alley on January 21, 1984, 1-16 in Lubbock; this devoted couple raised two sons and two daughters 1-17 within their warm circle of fellowship and friends old and new, 1-18 giving unstintingly of their friendship and support and providing 1-19 a positive influence on the lives of countless people; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Mr. McMinn made time amidst his arduous working 1-21 hours and the demands of daily life to strive to bolster Lubbock 1-22 through service to the community in the Lion's Club, where he 1-23 served as secretary-treasurer; he served on the Lubbock Independent 2-1 School District Adopt-A-School Board, and he was a board member of 2-2 the Caprock Neighborhood Association; he was particularly devoted 2-3 to the welfare of children, spending many hours on issues of 2-4 education and well-being for youth; he made a significant 2-5 impression on others in all his endeavors for his fairness, 2-6 friendliness, and perseverance; his absence will be keenly felt; 2-7 and 2-8 WHEREAS, Bob McMinn was a man of unquestioned ability and 2-9 integrity, whose work career spanned several significant Lubbock 2-10 organizations: National Cash Register, the City of Lubbock, 2-11 Clark Equipment Company, and E.D.S., and all those who knew him 2-12 appreciated his loyalty, determination, optimism, and teamwork; 2-13 now, therefore, be it 2-14 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-15 74th Legislature, hereby express sincere condolences to the 2-16 members of his family: his wife, Billie; his daughters, Kristen 2-17 and Marnie; his sons, Jarrod and Alex; his parents, B. C. McMinn 2-18 and Bettye McMinn; and his sister, Lee Ann Jackson; and, be it 2-19 further 2-20 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his 2-21 family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, 2-22 and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-23 Bob J. McMinn. 2-24 ______________________________________ 2-25 President of the Senate 3-1 I hereby certify that the above 3-2 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-3 on May 23, 1995, by a rising vote. 3-4 ______________________________________ 3-5 Secretary of the Senate 3-6 ______________________________________ 3-7 Member, Texas Senate