1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 610

 1-2                                  In Memory

 1-3                                     of

 1-4                              Sammy L. Griffith

 1-5           WHEREAS, North Richland Hills lost one of its leading

 1-6     citizens with the death of Sammy L. Griffith, who died

 1-7     October 16, 1996, at the age of 57; and

 1-8           WHEREAS, Born on February 18, 1939, Sammy Griffith graduated

 1-9     from Polytechnic High School in Fort Worth in 1957; and

1-10           WHEREAS, Realizing the value of higher education, he attended

1-11     and graduated from Arlington State College in 1964; and

1-12           WHEREAS, A successful businessman, Mr. Griffith had been vice

1-13     president and chief financial officer of Sprint Press,

1-14     Incorporated; and

1-15           WHEREAS, A man of integrity, courage, and generosity, he gave

1-16     unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warm sense of

1-17     humor, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew

1-18     him; and

1-19           WHEREAS, Sammy L. Griffith was a devoted father, and he

1-20     leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his

1-21     family and many friends; now, therefore, be it

1-22           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

1-23     75th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the

 2-1     family of Sammy L. Griffith:  his wife, Karen Griffith; his son

 2-2     and daughter-in-law, Terry and Patti Griffith; and his brother,

 2-3     Fred Griffith; and, be it further

 2-4           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the

 2-5     members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from

 2-6     the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it

 2-7     do so in memory of Sammy L. Griffith.

 2-8                                                               Patterson

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2-10                                         President of the Senate

2-11                                       I hereby certify that the above

2-12                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate

2-13                                  on April 30, 1997, by a rising vote.

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2-15                                         Secretary of the Senate

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2-17                                           Member, Texas Senate