HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Warwick H. Jenkins III of Waxahachie 1-2 on January 23, 2001, at the age of 79, has brought a great loss to 1-3 the many friends and relatives of this esteemed gentleman; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born on December 4, 1921, in Waco, to Warwick H. 1-5 Jenkins, Jr., and Josephine Jarrell Jenkins, he served his country 1-6 with valor as a member of the United States Army in the Battle of 1-7 the Bulge during World War II and attained the rank of master 1-8 sergeant; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Mr. Jenkins graduated from Baylor University and 1-10 Baylor Law School, and in 1948 he moved to Waxahachie, where he 1-11 practiced law for 53 years and served as a mentor to myriad young 1-12 attorneys; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Highly respected for his extensive knowledge of 1-14 municipal law, Mr. Jenkins served as city attorney of a number of 1-15 North Central Texas cities, and for more than 47 years he was the 1-16 attorney for the Ellis County Water District; and 1-17 WHEREAS, This generous citizen was involved with many worthy 1-18 organizations, including the Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce, the 1-19 First Baptist Church, and the Waxahachie Lions Club, which he 1-20 served as president; he was a 32nd degree Mason, held the post of 1-21 Ellis County Democratic Party chairman, and was a former member of 1-22 the State Democratic Executive Committee; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to share the friendship of 1-24 Mr. Jenkins will long miss his presence, and he will surely be 2-1 remembered with great affection and admiration for many years to 2-2 come; now, therefore, be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the 77th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-4 hereby pay tribute to the life of Warwick H. Jenkins III and extend 2-5 sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his children and 2-6 their spouses, James R. Jenkins and his wife, Pam, Dr. John C. 2-7 Jenkins and his wife, Patty, Laura Jenkins, and Clay Lewis Jenkins; 2-8 to his grandchildren, Cassidy, Emily, Graham, Mary, Speight, 2-9 Allison, Brett, and Arabella Jenkins; to his great-grandchild, 2-10 Dalton Jenkins; to his former wife, Jo Ann Jenkins, and to the many 2-11 other friends and relatives of this fine man; and, be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-13 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-14 House of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in 2-15 memory of Warwick H. Jenkins III. Pitts _______________________________ _______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 106 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 5, 2001. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 106 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the Senate on April 19, 2001. _______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: __________________________ Date __________________________ Governor