1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 478 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Wayne Merwyn Igo 1-6 WHEREAS, The passing of Wayne Merwyn Igo on March 25, 1997, 1-7 at the age of 66, has brought a great loss to the family and many 1-8 friends of this esteemed Plainview resident; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Mr. Igo was born May 7, 1930, in Ralls and earned a 1-10 degree in agriculture from Texas Tech University; like many of his 1-11 generation, he was a patriotic man who served his country during 1-12 the Korean War as a member of the United States Air Force; and 1-13 WHEREAS, A longtime resident of Plainview, Mr. Igo was 1-14 employed as a farmer and as the owner and operator of Halfway Farm 1-15 Chemical until his retirement in 1994; he was recognized for his 1-16 many significant contributions to the agribusiness industry when he 1-17 was named Man of the Year in Texas Agriculture by the Texas County 1-18 Agricultural Agents Association in 1993; and 1-19 WHEREAS, This respected gentleman further worked for the 1-20 betterment of his community as a member of the Plainview Hospital 1-21 Board and the Hale County Stock Show Board; the proud father of 1-22 five children himself, he gave generously of his time and talents 1-23 to enhance opportunities for the community's young people through 2-1 his participation in the 4-H Club and Little League baseball; and 2-2 WHEREAS, In addition, Mr. Igo was an elder at Ninth and 2-3 Columbia Church of Christ; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Wayne Merwyn Igo was a man of great vision who left 2-5 an indelible mark on the community he was proud to call home, and 2-6 though his presence will be deeply missed, his memory will long 2-7 endure in the hearts and minds of all who knew and loved him; now, 2-8 therefore, be it 2-9 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-10 75th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Wayne Merwyn Igo 2-11 and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: his 2-12 beloved wife of 39 years, Shirley Brownlow Igo; his daughters, 2-13 Marci Igo Brown, Shanna Gay Igo, and Mandy Igo Goodwin; his sons, 2-14 Kevin Wayne Igo and Robert Joe Igo; his brothers, Granville Igo, 2-15 Norman Igo, and Dorman Igo; his 10 grandchildren; and to the many 2-16 other friends and relatives of this fine man; and, be it further 2-17 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 2-18 prepared for the members of his family as an expression of deepest 2-19 sympathy from the Texas Senate and that when the Senate adjourns 2-20 this day, it do so in memory of Wayne Merwyn Igo. 2-21 Duncan 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 President of the Senate 2-24 I hereby certify that the above 2-25 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-26 on April 10, 1997, by a rising vote. 2-27 ______________________________________ 2-28 Secretary of the Senate 2-29 ______________________________________ 3-1 Member, Texas Senate