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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 158


In Memory

of

Jerry W. Allen

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 
of Fort Worth in mourning the loss of Jerry W. Allen, who died 
December 28, 2002, at the age of 62; and
	WHEREAS, Jerry Allen was born October 8, 1940, in Texarkana; 
he grew up in West Memphis, Arkansas, and graduated from 
Mississippi State University with a bachelor's degree in civil 
engineering; and
	WHEREAS, After working as the chief engineer for
Fort Worth's Public Works Department, he joined Carter & Burgess, 
Incorporated, a Fort Worth-based architectural and engineering 
company, in 1969; recognized as an excellent civil engineer, he 
was involved in land development projects and in the construction 
of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Allen became a vice president and part owner of 
Carter & Burgess in 1973 and was named executive vice president in 
1985; he became president and chief executive officer in 1988, and 
under his leadership the company thrived; in 2002, Carter & Burgess 
received the annual Spirit of Enterprise Award from the Fort Worth 
Chamber of Commerce; and
	WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, 
Jerry Allen 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 and father, 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, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of Jerry W. Allen:  his wife, Paula Allen; his 
son, John M. Allen; and his brother, James D. Allen; 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 Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do
so in memory of Jerry W. Allen.
                                                                          Brimer




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 12, 2003,
by a rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate