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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 5


In Memory

of

Daniel Whitworth

	WHEREAS, The family and friends of Daniel Whitworth, 
director of the Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Department, 
sustained a great loss with the untimely passing of this beloved 
man on June 28, 2003, at the age of 50; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Corpus Christi, a sixth-generation native 
of that city, Mr. Whitworth was deeply devoted to his hometown and 
worked diligently in its behalf as a member of the municipal parks 
and recreation staff for more than 20 years; his creativity, 
knowledge of his field, and unwavering integrity won him the 
respect and affection of colleagues across the state, and in
March 2003 he received the Fellow Award of the Texas Recreation 
and Parks Society, the highest honor bestowed by that organization;
and
	WHEREAS, A much-loved husband and father, son and brother, 
cousin and uncle, Mr. Whitworth belonged to a large and close-knit 
family and drew much of his strength from its warmth and vitality; 
his life was also enriched by many close friends and sustained by 
a profound and abiding faith; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan touched the lives of 
countless individuals, both through his work and through the 
greatness of his heart, and his life will be forever treasured by 
those who were privileged to share his love and friendship; now, 
therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay special tribute 
to the life of Daniel Whitworth and extend sincere sympathy to 
the members of his family:  to his wife, Mari; to his children, 
Josh and Megan; to his mother, Bernice Whitworth; to his sisters, 
Betty Menard and her husband, Charles, and Peggy Cunningham and 
her husband, Bruce; to his brothers, Wallace Whitworth, Jr.,
and his wife, Jean, Robert Whitworth and his wife, Carole, 
William Whitworth and his wife, Cheryl, Thomas Whitworth and
his wife, Mary Ellen, Gerald Whitworth and his wife, Diane, 
Joseph Whitworth and his wife, Shelley, and Jack Whitworth and 
his wife, Barbara; and to his many other relatives and dear 
friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 
prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas Senate
adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Daniel Whitworth.
                                                                         Staples




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on July 1, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate