SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1007


In Memory

of

Charles Miller Babb


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Charles Miller Babb, 
who died May 9, 2003, at the age of 81; and

	WHEREAS, Charles was born September 30, 1921, in 
Chandler, Oklahoma, to John Newton Babb and Sadie Castro Babb; 
he received a bachelor's degree from the University of Oklahoma 
in 1943; and

	WHEREAS, After serving with the United States Artillery 
and Army Intelligence during World War II, he studied at the 
Washburn University School of Law, where he served on the Board 
of Editors of the Washburn Law Review; he later received a 
master's of laws degree at The University of Texas School of Law; 
and

	WHEREAS, For over a half century, Charles enjoyed a 
distinguished career practicing law in Austin; and

	WHEREAS, His many accomplishments included working for the 
passage of the Texas Engineering Practices Act, the Real Estate 
License Act, the statute creating the Texas Workers' Compensation 
Assigned Risk Pool, and the licensing acts for nurses and 
optometrists; and

	WHEREAS, He was a friend and advisor to many notable 
Texans, as well as to the not-so-notables, and he treated all he 
knew with courtesy and dignity; he never hesitated to help anyone 
in need, and he earned the love and respect of many in the 
community; and

	WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and courage, 
Charles 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, Charles Babb 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 Charles Miller Babb:  his wife of 58 years, 
Mary Babb; his sons and daughters-in-law, John Babb, Bill and 
Vicky Babb, and Joe and Janet Babb; his six grandchildren; and 
his many nieces, nephews, and cousins; 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 Charles Miller Babb.
                                                                      Barrientos




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 30, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate