SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 790


In Memory

of

Everett Lawley, Jr.

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 
of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Everett Lawley, Jr., who 
died April 4, 2003, at the age of 80; and
	WHEREAS, Everett Lawley, Jr., was born in Gonzales on 
August 9, 1922, to Everett and Alma Dilworth Lawley; proud of his 
heritage, he was a direct descendant of David L. Kokernot, who 
fought in the Texas War of Independence; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Lawley graduated from Alamo Heights High 
School and served in the United States Marine Corps during
World War II; after his military service, he attended
The University of Texas at Austin, earning a degree in geology,
and then entered the petroleum business; and
	WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity,
Mr. Lawley 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, Everett Lawley, Jr., 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 Everett Lawley, Jr.:  his wife,
Wilhelmina Foss Lawley; his son, Everett Lawley III; his 
daughter, Sarah Lawley; his grandchildren, Brooks Lawley and 
Everett Lawley IV; his stepsons, Dan Costley, and his wife,
Mary Alice, and Mike Costley, and his wife, Dorena; and his 
brother-in-law, Arthur Foss, and his wife, Jessie; 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 Everett Lawley, Jr.
                                                                       Wentworth




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 9, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate