R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The passing of the Honorable Jack Ridgeway brought a
 1-2     great loss to the family, friends, and associates of this notable
 1-3     Texan; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Demonstrating both wisdom and integrity, this
 1-5     distinguished gentleman served as a member of the Texas House of
 1-6     Representatives during the 47th, 48th, 50th, and 51st legislative
 1-7     sessions; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, While a representative, Mr. Ridgeway represented the
 1-9     San Antonio area with great pride and vigor and was instrumental in
1-10     many important legislative undertakings, earning him the abiding
1-11     respect and admiration of his peers and the community he so
1-12     diligently served; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Jack Ridgeway leaves behind an exceptional legacy
1-14     forged by many years of dedication and hard work, and although he
1-15     will be deeply missed, his remarkable spirit will continue to live
1-16     on in the hearts and minds of all those fortunate enough to have
1-17     known him; now, therefore, be it
1-18           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
1-19     Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of the Honorable Jack
1-20     Ridgeway and extend sincere sympathy to the family and many friends
1-21     of this esteemed gentleman; and, be it further
1-22           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
1-23     prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
1-24     Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jack
 2-1     Ridgeway.
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 826 was unanimously adopted by a
         rising vote of the House on May 14, 1999.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House