SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 89


In Memory

of

Judson Hiram Phelps, Jr.

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and 
commemorates the life of Judson Hiram Phelps, Jr., who died on 
September 14, 2003, at the age of 64; and
	WHEREAS, Judson was born in San Antonio on June 22, 1939; 
he earned a bachelor's degree at The University of Texas at Austin
and earned a doctorate from The University of Texas School of Law;
and
	WHEREAS, A member of the State Bar of Texas, he was engaged 
in the private practice of law at the time of his death; and
	WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen, Judson Phelps was respected 
in the community for his many accomplishments; he was a member of 
the Texas Cavaliers, the Order of the Alamo, and the San Antonio 
German Club; in addition, he was a past president of the Conopus 
Club and past chairman of the Good Samaritan Center; and
	WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, 
Judson 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, A devout Christian, he was a member of Saint Mark's
Episcopal Church; and
	WHEREAS, Judson Phelps 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere 
condolences to the bereaved family of Judson Hiram Phelps, Jr.:  
his wife, Clytie; his daughter, Eleanor Phelps; his daughter 
and son-in-law, Katie and William J. McDonough; his grandson, 
William J. McDonough III; his sisters, July Phelps DeMoss and 
Martha Phelps Vogt; and his brother, Nicholas Phelps; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 
day, it do so in memory of Judson Hiram Phelps, Jr.
                                                                       Wentworth




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on October 2, 2003, by 
a rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate