S.C.R. No. 3  




SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Tyler and Texans across the state in mourning the loss 
of A. W. Riter, Jr., who died September 23, 2003, at the age of 79; 
and
	WHEREAS, A longtime East Texas businessman and civic leader, 
A. W. "Dub" Riter was a member of the board of regents of The 
University of Texas System; he was well known for his dedication, 
his loyalty, and his generosity to The University of Texas at Tyler, 
where he served on the development board; and
	WHEREAS, During a lifetime of public service, he received 
many well-deserved honors; he was named East Texan of the Year by 
the Texas Chamber of Commerce and received the Business Hall of Fame 
honor from Junior Achievement of Greater Tyler; and
	WHEREAS, Very active in civic affairs, Dub Riter served as 
president of the East Texas State Fair Association, the East Texas 
Hospital Foundation, and the East Texas Symphony Association; he 
was a member of the Governor's Business Council Executive Committee 
and the Governor's Select Task Force on Public Education; and
	WHEREAS, A beloved and respected Texan, Dub Riter will long 
be remembered as one of this state's most treasured citizens; he was 
a man of integrity, strength, and generosity who gave unselfishly 
of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel 
will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
	WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, 
and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his 
family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas, 
3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of A. W. Riter, Jr.:  his wife, Betty Jo Baxter 
Riter; his son and daughter-in-law, A. W. "Whit" Riter III and 
Cynthia; his daughter and son-in-law, Melinda and Tom Shoemake; his 
six grandchildren and his great-grandchild; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for his 
family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas 
Legislature, and that when the legislature adjourns this day, it do 
so in memory of A. W. Riter, Jr.

                                                                              





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President of the Senate             Speaker of the House
	I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 3 was adopted by the Senate 
on September 25, 2003.




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   Secretary of the Senate             
	I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 3 was adopted by the House 
on September 25, 2003.




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   Chief Clerk of the House            



Approved:


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            Date



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          Governor