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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 131
In Memory
of
Ralph Brock
WHEREAS, The family and friends of Ralph Brock were deeply
saddened by the passing of this distinguished lawyer and lifelong
Lubbock resident on July 11, 2003, at the age of 87; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brock was born on December 2, 1915, in Crosby County
and moved to Lubbock in 1926; he earned the rank of Eagle Scout at
the early age of 13 and graduated from Lubbock High School in 1933;
Mr. Brock attended Texas Tech University and graduated from
The University of Texas Law School in 1938; and
WHEREAS, Answering his country's call to service, Mr. Brock
distinguished himself as a lieutenant in the United States Navy in
the Pacific Theater from 1942 to 1945; after the war, he married
the love of his life, Pauline Garrett, in 1948, and their union was
blessed with one son, one daughter, and five grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Elected Lubbock County Attorney in 1940, Mr. Brock
practiced law in Lubbock for 65 years; he served as president of
the Lubbock County Bar Association, which recognized him as
"Distinguished Senior Lawyer" in 1988, and he was also a member of
the board of directors of the State Bar of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brock actively participated in local and state
politics, serving as Lubbock County Democratic Party chairman and
as a member of the State Democratic Party Executive Committee;
notably, he had the privilege to be a delegate to the 1968
Democratic National Convention in Chicago; and
WHEREAS, An esteemed lawyer and a respected and valued
member of the community who taught Sunday school classes at First
Methodist Church in Lubbock, Mr. Brock will be remembered for his
wit and wisdom, and the blessings of his life will be forever
cherished 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, 4th Called Session, hereby pay special tribute
to the life of Ralph Brock and extend deepest sympathies to the
members of his family: to his wife, Pauline Brock; to his son,
Steve Brock; to his daughter, Elaine Glasheen; to his five
grandchildren; to his numerous nieces and nephews; and to his
other relatives and many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Ralph Brock.
Duncan
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 10, 2004, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate