1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 328 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 James Daryl Verbois, Jr. 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-7 of Houston in mourning the loss of one of its most esteemed and 1-8 well-loved citizens, James Daryl Verbois, Jr., who died 1-9 February 5, 2001; and 1-10 WHEREAS, The life of one individual can have a remarkable 1-11 impact on the lives of many; such a person was Jim Verbois who 1-12 devoted his life to his family and the young people of our state; 1-13 and 1-14 WHEREAS, Born to James Daryl Verbois, Sr., and 1-15 Grace Werner Verbois on July 20, 1942, this native of 1-16 Houston graduated from Spring Branch High School and attended 1-17 The University of Texas at Austin and Sam Houston State 1-18 University; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Vitally interested in the welfare and progress of 1-20 others, Jim Verbois contributed much of his time and energy to 1-21 his community and his state; he was a board member and lifetime 2-1 Vice President of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, a member 2-2 and past Trail Boss of the Salt Grass Trail Association, and a 2-3 member of official Stock Show Wagons 4 and 7; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Considered by many as a motivating force in his 2-5 community, the highly respected businessman was a member of the 2-6 Houston Farm and Ranch Club and Rancheros Vistadores in California; 2-7 he was past El Presidente of Tejas Vaqueros; and 2-8 WHEREAS, Widely known and admired as a quintessential 2-9 Texan, Jim dedicated his life to preserving the lore and heritage 2-10 of Texas for future generations; he lived it, he loved it, and he 2-11 taught it; he was a gentleman among men who believed in Texas and 2-12 all that it represents; and 2-13 WHEREAS, The president of Town and Country Dry Cleaning 2-14 and owner of Pilgrim Cleaners Company 8, Jim Verbois was a man 2-15 of honesty and integrity; his infectious smile genuinely warmed 2-16 the hearts of friends and strangers alike; and 2-17 WHEREAS, A member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, Jim Verbois 2-18 was a devout Christian who lived his faith in his daily life; he 2-19 was a devoted husband, father, and son, and he gave tirelessly of 2-20 himself for the betterment of others; and 2-21 WHEREAS, The death of such a colorful and vibrant individual 2-22 is felt not only by his family and friends, but also by the 2-23 people who benefitted from his generosity and community spirit, 3-1 and it is indeed appropriate for the Texas Senate to honor the 3-2 memory of this highly respected gentleman; now, therefore, be it 3-3 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 3-4 77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 3-5 family of James Daryl Verbois, Jr.: his beloved wife of 30 3-6 years, Mary Ellen Verbois; his children, James Daryl Verbois III, 3-7 Michelle Emilie Verbois, and Robert Craig Verbois; his parents, 3-8 James Daryl Verbois, Sr., and Grace Werner Verbois; and his 3-9 brother, Joel M. Verbois; and, be it further 3-10 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 3-11 the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy 3-12 from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 3-13 day, it do so in memory of James Daryl Verbois, Jr. 3-14 Ellis 3-15 ______________________________________ 3-16 President of the Senate 3-17 I hereby certify that the above 3-18 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-19 on February 21, 2001, by a rising vote. 3-20 ______________________________________ 3-21 Secretary of the Senate 3-22 ______________________________________ 3-23 Member, Texas Senate