SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 921


In Memory

of

Sam Howard Bass, Jr.

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Houston and Freeport in mourning the loss of 
Judge Sam Howard Bass, Jr., who died May 3, 2003, at the age 
of 76; and
	WHEREAS, Sam Bass was born in Rosebud in Falls County to 
Samuel Bass, Sr., and Lula Jenkins Bass of Freeport, and he lived 
in Freeport most of his life; he earned an associate's degree 
from Blinn College, attended Cumberland University, and received 
a law degree from Baylor University in 1953; and
	WHEREAS, A veteran of the United States Navy, 
Sam Bass was elected in 1956 to the first of two terms in the 
Texas House of Representatives from Brazoria County; and
	WHEREAS, In 1981, Texas Governor Bill Clements appointed 
him to a new position on the First Court of Appeals in Houston, 
which served Harris and 13 other counties; and
	WHEREAS, Judge Bass ran unopposed in the Republican 
primary the next year and defeated the Democratic nominee; a 
month later, Governor Clements appointed him to a four-year term 
on the Texas Judicial Council, which studies and reports on the 
state's courts; he served on the First Court of Appeals until his 
retirement in 1993; and
	WHEREAS, A devout Christian and a civic leader, Judge Bass 
was a member of Saint Paul's Episcopal Church and was instrumental 
in establishing a local arts community; and
	WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he 
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 brother, 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 Sam Howard Bass, Jr.:  his wife, Frances Beacroft Bass; 
his son, Robert E. L. Bass; and his sister, Mrs. John Hamlin; 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 Judge Sam Bass, Jr.
                                                                         Jackson




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 21, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate