1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1071 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Samuel Wong 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-6 of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Samuel Wong, who died 1-7 recently at the age of 66; and 1-8 WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman will be remembered for his 1-9 devotion to his family and his country, and his death will be 1-10 deeply felt by all who had the pleasure of knowing him; and 1-11 WHEREAS, A native of San Antonio, Samuel Wong was born 1-12 May 18, 1932, to Gow and Lucy Wong; he grew into a hardworking 1-13 young man who enlisted in the Army National Guard at an early age; 1-14 and 1-15 WHEREAS, Mr. Wong gave more than half of his life to the Army 1-16 and Air Force Reserves, and his 45 years of dedicated service to 1-17 his country was marked by true allegiance and fidelity; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Retiring in 1988 from Kelly Air Force Base afforded 1-19 Mr. Wong the opportunity to enjoy the peace and relaxation of 1-20 fishing at the lake; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Samuel Wong was a devoted father, grandfather, and 1-22 great-grandfather, and he left a legacy of love, wisdom, and truth 2-1 to be cherished by all who knew him; now, therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-3 76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-4 family of Samuel Wong: his children, Sammy, Richard, and Lisa, 2-5 and their spouses, and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 2-6 and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-8 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-9 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 2-10 in memory of Samuel Wong. 2-11 Luna 2-12 ______________________________________ 2-13 President of the Senate 2-14 I hereby certify that the above 2-15 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-16 on May 21, 1999, by a rising vote. 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 Secretary of the Senate 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 Member, Texas Senate