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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 144
 1-3                                  In Memory
 1-4                                     of
 1-5                               John C. Varner
 1-6           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
 1-7     citizens of Houston in mourning the loss of a beloved citizen,
 1-8     John C. "Sonny" Varner, who died June 23, 2000; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Born December 24, 1932, in Brookshire, Texas,
1-10     Sonny was the son of Ollie and Willie Mae Varner; he attended
1-11     schools in both Brookshire and Houston; and
1-12           WHEREAS, Sonny served his country valiantly as a member
1-13     of the United States Army from 1952 to 1954; he received the
1-14     National Defense Service Medal and was honorably discharged; and
1-15           WHEREAS, A deeply spiritual person, Sonny attended church
1-16     from an early age and was known by members of his community as a
1-17     man who steadfastly adhered to life-affirming values; and
1-18           WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity,
1-19     Sonny gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom,
 2-1     warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten; he leaves behind
 2-2     memories that will be treasured forever by his family and many
 2-3     friends; now, therefore, be it
 2-4           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-5     77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
 2-6     family of John C. Varner:  his mother, Willie Mae Varner; his
 2-7     sister, Martha Varner Jenkins; and his son, Kenneth Wayne; and,
 2-8     be it further
 2-9           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his
2-10     family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate,
2-11     and that when the Senate adjourns on this day, it do so in memory
2-12     of John C. Varner.
2-13                                                                   Ellis
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2-15                                          President of the Senate
2-16                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-17                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-18                                  on January 31, 2001, by a rising vote.
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2-20                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-21                                  ______________________________________
2-22                                           Member, Texas Senate