1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1092 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 J. Paul Pomeroy, Sr. 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-7 of Houston in mourning the loss of J. Paul Pomeroy, Sr., who died 1-8 February 27, 1998, at the age of 91; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Paul Pomeroy moved to 1-10 Houston in 1950 and became a successful interior designer; he was 1-11 married to the late Eva Yancey Pomeroy, and they were the proud 1-12 parents of their son, J. Paul Pomeroy, Jr.; and 1-13 WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, Paul Pomeroy was respected 1-14 for his many accomplishments and his leadership in the community; 1-15 and 1-16 WHEREAS, He was active in a number of civic causes and was a 1-17 member of a wide array of boards and organizations; he was a member 1-18 of the Board of Governors of the American Institute of Decorators, 1-19 the Burton Lions Club, and Saint Peter's Lutheran Church, where he 1-20 served as secretary and as a member of the council; and 1-21 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, 2-1 he gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth, 2-2 and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and 2-3 WHEREAS, J. Paul Pomeroy was a devoted husband, father, and 2-4 grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured 2-5 forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-7 76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-8 bereaved family of J. Paul Pomeroy: his son and daughter-in-law, 2-9 J. Paul Pomeroy, Jr., and Booty Pomeroy; his grandsons and their 2-10 wives, Paul Pomeroy III and Zedna and Todd Pomeroy and Lorrie; his 2-11 granddaughter, Sarah Pomeroy; and his five great-grandchildren; and, 2-12 be it further 2-13 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-14 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-15 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 2-16 in memory of J. Paul Pomeroy, Sr. 2-17 Ogden 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 President of the Senate 2-20 I hereby certify that the above 2-21 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-22 on May 25, 1999, by a rising vote. 2-23 ______________________________________ 2-24 Secretary of the Senate 2-25 ______________________________________ 2-26 Member, Texas Senate