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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 466


In Memory

of

Jay P. Jahnke

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Houston in mourning the loss of Jay P. Jahnke, who 
died October 13, 2001, at the age of 40; and
	WHEREAS, Jay was born in Houston on September 16, 1961; he 
grew up on the west side of the city and attended Spring Branch 
High School; and
	WHEREAS, A member of the Houston Fire Department for almost 
20 years, Jay Jahnke came from a family of firefighters, who had 
loyally served the department for more than 70 years; and
	WHEREAS, Prior to his death, Jay's most recent assignment 
had been Fire Station 2; he was a member of Houston's Medical 
Strike Team and Swift Water Rescue; he also belonged to the 
Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association, Local 341; and
	WHEREAS, A man respected for his expertise in fire 
fighting, Jay was an instructor with the Texas A&M University 
Fire School and with the Houston Fire Department Citizens Fire 
Academy; he also shared his knowledge and skills as a chief 
safety officer with the Cy-Creek Volunteer Fire Department; and
	WHEREAS, Jay enjoyed being a member of the Houston 
Livestock Show and Rodeo and served as an investigator for the 
rodeo's Safety Committee; and
	WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, Jay 
gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth, 
and courage will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
	WHEREAS, Jay Jahnke lived his life to the fullest and was 
a devoted son, 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 Jay P. Jahnke:  his wife, Dawn; his daughter, 
Jayne; his son, Hunter; his mother, Katherine; his brother, Jeff; 
and his sisters, Karen and Mary Ann; 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 Jay P. Jahnke.
                                                                        Gallegos




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



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate