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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 646


In Memory

of

Harry Curtis Weeks, Jr.

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 
of Austin and Mexico in mourning the loss of Harry Curtis Weeks, Jr.,
who died March 30, 2003, at the age of 72; and
	WHEREAS, Curtis Weeks was born in Fort Worth on July 7, 1930, 
to Harry Curtis Weeks, Sr., and Ethel Gill Weeks; he attended
The University of Texas at Austin and received his degree from the 
University of the Americas in Mexico City, where he met his wife, 
Christina; the couple lived in Mexico City, Austin, and San Miguel 
de Allende; and
	WHEREAS, Curtis was a man of many interests and talents; 
his love for culture and travel took him around the world, and he 
had a keen love of Mexico, where he was a codirector of Televisa 
in Mexico City; and
	WHEREAS, In the 1970s, he was appointed Civil Service 
Police and Fire Department commissioner in Austin, fulfilling 
his lifelong fascination with law enforcement; in the 1980s, he 
created the position of sheriff's spokesman and was known as 
Travis County's public information officer for 12 years; and
	WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen, Curtis was admired and 
respected in the community for his many accomplishments, his love 
of music, his love of life, and his great sense of humor; and

	WHEREAS, He was a man of integrity, strength, and 
generosity who 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, father, and grandfather, 
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 Harry Curtis Weeks, Jr.:  his wife of 48 years, 
Christina Weeks; his sons, Harry and Louis; his daughter, Tina, 
and her husband, Larry Wallace; his eight grandchildren; and his 
extended family in Mexico; 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 Harry Curtis Weeks, Jr.
                                                                      Barrientos




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 22, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate