SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1064


In Memory

of

Luther H. Soules, Jr.

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 
of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Luther H. Soules, Jr., who 
died May 6, 2003, at the age of 87; and
	WHEREAS, Luke was born in Mills County on August 11, 1915,
to Luther Hugh Soules, Sr., and Frances Blanche Harper Soules; and
	WHEREAS, He was the valedictorian of the Goldthwaite High 
School Class of 1933 and a graduate of Brantley and Draughan 
Business College; and
	WHEREAS, Luke cofounded Luke Soules, Incorporated, a food 
brokerage agency, in 1962; over the years, he expanded the 
business into a highly successful enterprise with 800 associates 
throughout Texas, and he served as its chairman of the board; and
	WHEREAS, An exemplary member of his community, Mr. Soules 
was a member of Rotary International, the Sons of the Republic of 
Texas, the Mayflower Society, and the Sons of the American 
Revolution; and
	WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, 
Luke Soules 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, Luke 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 Luther H. Soules, Jr.:  his wife of 65 years, 
Merle Soules; his daughter, Barbara Jeanette Young; his sons
and daughters-in-law, Luther H. Soules III and Andrea and
Marie and Joe Carlton Soules; his 10 grandchildren and six 
great-grandchildren; his brothers, Ed, Fred, J.T., and John Soules;
his sister, Janet; and his numerous nieces and nephews; 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 Luther H. Soules, Jr.
                                                                       Wentworth




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on June 2, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate