SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 923

In Memory

of

John E. Riley

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of La Porte in mourning the loss of John E. Riley, who died 
April 17, 2003, at the age of 78; and
	WHEREAS, Jack Riley was born in Trenton, Missouri, on 
February 8, 1925; after graduating from high school, he served 
in the United States Navy during World War II; he earned a 
bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas in 1948; and
	WHEREAS, After college, Jack worked for newspapers in 
Kansas and Missouri and was employed by General Dynamics; and
	WHEREAS, In 1959, he took a position with the National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, where he spent 33 years 
in the public affairs department; he was the NASA spokesman who 
provided commentary during the first moon walk, in 1969; and
	WHEREAS, A man who dearly loved his work, Jack was 
especially proud of his involvement with the Apollo 13 mission, 
for which he carried major responsibilities; he was awarded the 
Presidential Medal of Freedom for his role in the mission; and
	WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, 
Jack 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, Jack Riley 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 John E. Riley:  his wife, Pat Riley; his sons, 
Kevin, Sean, and Brian Riley; his daughter, Kerry Regan; his 
sister, Joanne Montgomery; and his 12 grandchildren; 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 John E. Riley.
                                                                         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