1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 191 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Jacques Patrick Darrouzet 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas mourns the loss 1-7 of Jacques Patrick Darrouzet of Austin, Texas, who died on 1-8 January 24, 1999, at the age of 77; and 1-9 WHEREAS, After he graduated from Saint Edward's University in 1-10 1943, J. P. joined the United States Navy and served for three 1-11 years in World War II; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Upon his return home after the war, J. P. entered 1-13 The University of Texas School of Law, received his law degree 1-14 in 1951, and became an expert in Canon Law because of his devout 1-15 religious beliefs and interest in the history of the Catholic 1-16 Church; and 1-17 WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished gentleman, 1-18 Mr. Darrouzet was respected for his many accomplishments and 1-19 was a beloved leader in his community; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Mr. Darrouzet gave freely of his time to secular 1-21 and religious pursuits by serving on the Board of Directors of 1-22 the Child and Family Service and as a delegate to the Austin 1-23 Community Council, as well as by serving as a trustee for Saint 1-24 Edward's University, president of the Catholic Speaker's Guild, 2-1 co-chairman of the Austin Chapter of the National Conference of 2-2 Christians and Jews, and as the executive officer of the 2-3 Association of Texas Diocesan Attorneys; and 2-4 WHEREAS, In 1963, Pope John XXIII showed his appreciation 2-5 for J. P.'s dedication to the Catholic Church when he awarded 2-6 him the medal Pro Ecclesia et Pontiface; and 2-7 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, 2-8 he gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his humor, 2-9 wisdom, faith, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by 2-10 those who knew him; and 2-11 WHEREAS, Jacques Darrouzet was a loving and devoted 2-12 husband for 50 years to his wife, Maura, and he leaves behind 2-13 memories that will be treasured forever by his family and 2-14 friends; now, therefore, be it 2-15 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-16 76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-17 family of Jacques Patrick Darrouzet: his wife, the former 2-18 Maura Glennon of Birr, County Offaly, Ireland; and his daughter, 2-19 Deirdre Maura Darrouzet; and, be it further 2-20 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-21 the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy 2-22 from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 2-23 day, it do so in memory of Jacques Darrouzet. 2-24 Barrientos 2-25 ______________________________________ 2-26 President of the Senate 2-27 I hereby certify that the above 2-28 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-1 on February 11, 1999, by a rising vote. 3-2 ______________________________________ 3-3 Secretary of the Senate 3-4 ______________________________________ 3-5 Member, Texas Senate