78R10369 MDM-D

By:  Keffer of Eastland                                           H.R. No. 737



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The passing of Jack Scott of Cross Plains on January 
5, 2003, has deeply saddened the family and many friends of this 
esteemed newspaperman and civic leader; and
	WHEREAS, A native Texan, Mr. Scott was born on September 14, 
1909, in Baird, to George B. and Adelia Scott; his maternal 
grandparents, the J. B. Cutbirths, and his paternal grandparents, 
the F. T. Scotts, were pioneers in the Callahan County area; and
	WHEREAS, He graduated from the West Texas Military Institute 
at San Antonio and Hardin-Simmons University, serving as editor of 
the campus newspaper; returning to Cross Plains, the aspiring 
newspaperman bought an interest in the Cross Plains Review on 
credit, became its editor at the age of 20, and in a decade, owned 
the business; and
	WHEREAS, A soldier in the United States Army during World War 
II, Mr. Scott was stationed in the Philippine Islands during most of 
his military service, and he attained the rank of first lieutenant; 
and
	WHEREAS, Over the course of his career, he served as editor 
and publisher of the Cross Plains Review and numerous other weekly 
newspapers in the area; as editor of the Review, he earned 27 
statewide awards for the newspaper and 10 first-place honors for 
his column titled the "Hometowner"; he served as a director of the 
West Texas Press Association and the Texas Press Association; and
	WHEREAS, His wide-ranging interests encompassed banking, oil 
and gas exploration, and cattle raising; this civic-minded 
individual was elected mayor of Cross Plains on four separate 
occasions and continued to play a key role in his community through 
organizations such as the Rotary and Kiwanis clubs, First Baptist 
Church, and the library board; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Scott and the former Juakana Westerman, 
nicknamed Kanie by her husband, were married in 1933 and enjoyed a 
warm and fulfilling relationship for 67 years until Mrs. Scott's 
passing in 2000; Mr. Scott campaigned in behalf of his son-in-law, 
Lynn Nabers, during his 14 years in the Texas Legislature, offered 
counsel to his daughter, Mary Scott Nabers, during her terms as a 
commissioner with the Texas Employment Commission and later with 
the Texas Railroad Commission, and happily welcomed the succeeding 
generations of his family; and
	WHEREAS, The life of Jack Scott has been an immeasurable 
blessing to his family, his friends, and the citizens of Texas, and 
his spirit will continue to warm the hearts of all who knew and 
loved him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Jack Scott and extend 
sincere sympathy to his daughter and son-in-law, Mary Scott and 
Lynn Nabers; to his grandsons, Scott and Tim Nabers; to his 
great-grandchildren, Lauren Scott Nabers, Kailey Ann Nabers, Jack 
Harrison Nabers, Samuel Scott Nabers, and Rachel Elizabeth Nabers;  
and to all those who mourn the passing of this beloved man; and, be 
it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jack Scott.