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 1-2                         SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1147
 1-3                                  In Memory
 1-4                                     of
 1-5                                 Lewis Kirk
 1-6           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
 1-7     citizens of Texas in mourning the death of Lewis Kirk, who
 1-8     died July 18, 1999 at age 69; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Born June 7, 1930, on a ranch near Postoak,
1-10     Jack County, Lewis Kirk spent most of his life working as a
1-11     rancher; he bought and sold sheep, cattle, and other livestock
1-12     and at one time operated a wool and mohair operation; and
1-13           WHEREAS, A well-known community supporter, Lewis Kirk
1-14     generously gave of his time to benefit his fellow citizens; the
1-15     Community Action Corporation in Wichita Falls, the Jack County
1-16     Volunteer Fire Department, and the Jack County Soil and Water
1-17     Conservation District are but three of the many organizations
1-18     he served; and
1-19           WHEREAS, Lewis Kirk was especially enthusiastic about
1-20     assisting community youth organizations and was active with
1-21     the 4-H and FFA organizations; and
1-22           WHEREAS, For his years of hard work, his magnanimous
 2-1     spirit, and unfailing generosity, Lewis was honored by his
 2-2     community in 1999, when the Jacksboro Chamber of Commerce
 2-3     presented him with its Longtime Outstanding Community
 2-4     Service Award; he and his family were also recipients of the
 2-5     Agriculture Family of the Year Award for Jack County in 1987;
 2-6     and
 2-7           WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, Lewis Kirk earned
 2-8     the unqualified respect and affection of his fellow citizens,
 2-9     and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever
2-10     by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
2-11           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-12     77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
2-13     family of Lewis Kirk:  his children, Sandra Jackson,
2-14     Sherita Forbus, Danny Kirk, and Levi Kirk; and his
2-15     11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and, be it further
2-16           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared
2-17     for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the
2-18     Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it
2-19     do so in memory of Lewis Kirk.
2-20                                                                  Sibley
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2-22                                         President of the Senate
2-23                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-24                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-25                                  on May 23, 2001, by a rising vote.
2-26                                  ______________________________________
2-27                                         Secretary of the Senate
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2-29                                           Member, Texas Senate