1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 699 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Jack Hammer Kaufman 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins with the 1-7 citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Jack Hammer Kaufman, 1-8 who died April 1, 1999; this highly regarded gentleman was widely 1-9 known for his sound judgment and leadership qualities; and 1-10 WHEREAS, A native of San Antonio, Jack was born on 1-11 December 15, 1925; he pursued his higher education at 1-12 The University of Texas, continued this pursuit of academic 1-13 excellence at the university's school of law, and was admitted 1-14 to the Texas Bar in 1951; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Establishing himself as being highly respected in 1-16 his field, he was admitted to practice before the United States 1-17 Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals, the Fifth and 1-18 Eleventh Circuits, the United States District Court, and the 1-19 Western District of Texas; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Spanning more than a decade of public service, the 1-21 varied and worthwhile interests of this great Texan contributed 1-22 vastly to the progressive makeup of the City of San Antonio; he was 1-23 an assistant district attorney from 1951-1955, served from 1966-1973 1-24 as chairman and trustee of the City Water Board, and was elected 2-1 to the San Antonio City Council in 1961; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Few have given so freely of themselves to the welfare 2-3 of others as did this dedicated public servant; believing strongly 2-4 in equality and justice, Mr. Kaufman worked diligently as chairman 2-5 of the City Council Committee on Segregation to have the entire 2-6 local San Antonio business community voluntarily participate and 2-7 comply; and 2-8 WHEREAS, With great civic pride and a strong desire to 2-9 serve his profession and his community, Jack was a member of 2-10 the State Bar of Texas, the San Antonio Bar Association, and 2-11 the Texas Association of Bank Counsel and a lifetime member of 2-12 Temple Beth El; now, therefore, be it 2-13 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-14 76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to 2-15 the family of Jack Hammer Kaufman: his wife of 49 years, 2-16 Estelle Lieberman Kaufman; his son, Bill; his daughters, Karleen 2-17 and Ann; his eight grandchildren; and his brother, Tom; and, be 2-18 it further 2-19 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-20 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-21 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 2-22 in memory of Jack Hammer Kaufman. 2-23 Ellis 2-24 ______________________________________ 2-25 President of the Senate 2-26 I hereby certify that the above 2-27 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-28 on April 21, 1999, by a rising vote. 2-29 ______________________________________ 3-1 Secretary of the Senate 3-2 ______________________________________ 3-3 Member, Texas Senate