HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Wilbur L. Matthews on March 17, 1998, 1-2 at the age of 95, brought a great loss to the family, friends, and 1-3 associates of this esteemed gentleman; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Mr. Matthews was born January 20, 1903, in Big 1-5 Spring, Texas; he graduated from The University of Texas Law School 1-6 in 1926 and began his legal career as an associate of the 1-7 prestigious San Antonio law firm of Templeton, Brooks, Napier, and 1-8 Brown, which was established in 1874 by Judge Wesley Ogden; and 1-9 WHEREAS, In 1936 he was named a partner and the firm became 1-10 Brooks, Napier, Brown, and Matthews; he continued to practice law 1-11 until the time of his death, and today the firm still bears his 1-12 name as the professional corporation Matthews and Branscomb; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Mr. Matthews represented many notable clients in the 1-14 course of his storied legal career, including the electric and gas 1-15 systems of the City of San Antonio, Governor Coke Stevenson, the 1-16 Edwards Underground Water District, and the owners of the Rainbow 1-17 quicksilver mine, as well as a host of pro bono clients; and 1-18 WHEREAS, During his life, Mr. Matthews held a variety of 1-19 important positions, including serving as the first mayor of 1-20 Terrell Hills, as a founder of the South Texas Medical Center, as a 1-21 trustee and chair of the San Antonio Medical Foundation, as a 1-22 fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, and as a member of 1-23 the Texas Finance Advisory Commission, American Law Institute, and 1-24 American Judicature Society; and 2-1 WHEREAS, A noted author, Mr. Matthews wrote such books as San 2-2 Antonio Lawyer, History of the San Antonio Zoo, and History of San 2-3 Antonio Medical Foundation; he was also active with the San Antonio 2-4 Zoological Society, Merry Knights of King William, Order of the 2-5 Alamo, and Wednesday Lunch Club; and 2-6 WHEREAS, The year 1999 marks the 125th anniversary of the 2-7 esteemed law firm of Matthews and Branscomb; its 46 attorneys 2-8 continue to uphold the demanding professional standards established 2-9 by Mr. Matthews, serving clients throughout the Lone Star State and 2-10 with offices in San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Carrizo Springs, 2-11 Uvalde, and Eagle Pass; and 2-12 WHEREAS, Wilbur L. Matthews was a truly respected lawyer and 2-13 community leader of ability and integrity, and he leaves behind an 2-14 exceptional legacy forged by many years of hard work and 2-15 dedication; now, therefore, be it 2-16 RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-17 hereby pay tribute to the life of Wilbur L. Matthews and extend 2-18 sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his sons, Wilbur 2-19 L. Matthews, Jr., and his wife, Noel, and John Kenney Matthews and 2-20 his wife, Zelime; to his grandchildren, Wilbur Lee Matthews II, 2-21 Zelime Gillespie Matthews, Pamela Gregg Matthews and her husband, 2-22 Ronald Schenk, and Jennifer Lee Matthews and her husband, James 2-23 Elston; to his step-son, Lev H. Prichard III and his wife, Ella; 2-24 and to his many other relatives, friends, and colleagues; and, be 2-25 it further 2-26 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-27 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 3-1 House of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in 3-2 memory of Wilbur L. Matthews. Van de Putte _______________________________ _______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 182 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 23, 1999. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 182 was adopted by the Senate on May 21, 1999, by a viva-voce vote. _______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: _______________________ Date _______________________ Governor