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78R6015 JNC-D
By: Cook of Colorado H.R. No. 334
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The passing of Jackson Stullken Webb of Elgin on
January 7, 2003, at the age of 81, has brought a great loss to the
family and friends of this esteemed Texan; and
WHEREAS, An Elgin native, Mr. Webb was born on February 15,
1921, to Judge C. W. Webb and Emma Stullken Webb; after graduating
from high school as salutatorian of his class, Mr. Webb attended The
University of Texas, where he met the love of his life, Zoe Wilcox;
and
WHEREAS, The couple married in 1942 and shared a long, happy
union that was blessed with two loving daughters and a grandson; and
WHEREAS, This admirable gentleman bravely served his country
in World War II; called to active duty with the United States Army,
Mr. Webb was seriously wounded in Germany, and, returning
stateside, he overcame physical adversity to complete his law
degree in 1947 and become a partner in the law firm of his father and
mother, Webb & Webb; Mr. Webb later served as Bastrop County
attorney and City of Elgin attorney; and
WHEREAS, Active in numerous civic and professional
organizations, he was president of the Bastrop County Bar
Association and the Kiwanis Club, a member of the Williamson County
Bar Association and the Elgin Historical Association, and adjutant
of the American Legion; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Webb was a devout member of Elgin First United
Methodist Church, where he served on the board of stewards and was
Sunday school superintendent, a member of the choir, a lay speaker,
a sponsor of the United Methodist Youth Fellowship, and a teacher of
the Judge Webb Bible Class for 20 years; and
WHEREAS, Jackson Webb served as an inspiration to all who
knew him, and he will long be remembered for his integrity,
dedication, and wisdom; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature hereby honor the life of Jackson Stullken Webb and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,
Zoe Webb; to his daughters, Linda Sue Webb and Patricia Bade; to his
grandson, Nicholas Alexander Bade; and to his many other relatives
and 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 House
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jackson
Stullken Webb.