SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 757


In Memory

of

Rush Truett Turner

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Master Sergeant 
Rush Truett Turner, who died April 19, 2003, at the age of 78; 
and
	WHEREAS, Rush Turner was born in Paris, Texas, on 
February 14, 1925, to Andrew Rush and Emma Wilson Turner; 
he married Margaret Sullivan on March 19, 1949; the couple
traveled extensively during their 54 years of marriage; they 
became residents of Austin in 1968; and
	WHEREAS, Master Sergeant Turner served his country with 
distinction for 28 years in the United States Air Force and was 
a veteran of World War II, the Korean conflict, and the Vietnam 
War; and
	WHEREAS, After he retired from the military, he worked 
as an investigator and jury consultant in the Austin law office 
of his son, Joe Turner; throughout his life, Mr. Turner had an 
abiding passion for baseball, and he was an award-winning 
softball pitcher during his tenure with the Air Force; and
	WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen, Mr. Turner was widely 
admired and respected in the community for his integrity, 
honesty, and intellectual curiosity; he was happiest when 
socializing with his family and friends and dancing to his 
favorite country music; his love of life, his wisdom, and his 
valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
	WHEREAS, Rush Turner lived his life to the fullest and 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 Rush Truett Turner:  his wife, Margaret Turner;
his sons and daughters-in-law, John and Kathryn Turner, Joseph and 
Deena Turner, and Peter Turner; his daughters and son-in-law, 
Sally Turner Olson, Sheila K. Turner, and Colleen and Bobby Limbocker;
his sisters, Jarrell Norrell and Glenna Ford; his brother, 
Andrew Turner; and his ten grandchildren; 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 Rush Truett Turner.
                                                                      Barrientos




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 6, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate