SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 8





In Memory



of



Tom McRae



	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 

citizens of Granbury in mourning the loss of Tom McRae, who died 

May 23, 2005, at the age of 65; and

	WHEREAS, Tom McRae was born November 7, 1939, in

Henderson, Texas, to O.C. and Mary Sue Clinton McRae; he was a 

leader in the Granbury community, an adventurer, and a visionary 

entrepreneur; and

	WHEREAS, He started a number of businesses, including a 

designer jeans company, a yogurt franchise, and the Great 

American Race, an antique car rally; he owned Celebration Hall 

and Granbury Live, a theater offering Christian-oriented family 

entertainment; and

	WHEREAS, A recovering alcoholic, Tom wanted others to 

share the tremendous happiness he found in his life and was 

generous with his time and energy, helping others who bore a 

similar burden; and

	WHEREAS, He was a devout Christian and taught Bible 

classes; he dearly loved children, especially his two-year-old 

grandson, Texas Garza, and he supported a Christian pregnancy 

center; and

	WHEREAS, Tom McRae lived his dreams and chose to see the 

joy in life, and he enriched the lives of all who knew him through 

his love and compassion, his warmth and humor, and his enthusiasm 

for living each day to the fullest; and

	WHEREAS, Tom McRae 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,

79th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere 

condolences to the bereaved family of Tom McRae:  his wife,

Sandi McRae; his daughter, Sam McRae; his sister, Sister McRae; his 

brother, Mac McRae; and his grandson, Texas Garza; 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 Tom McRae.

                                                                         Averitt









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    President of the Senate

 

    I hereby certify that the 

above Resolution was adopted by 

the Senate on July 26, 2005, by a 

rising vote.







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    Secretary of the Senate







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     Member, Texas Senate