SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 41
In Memory
of
Bernard Sugarman
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Bernard "Sugie" Sugarman, who died April 11, 2005, at the age of 94; and WHEREAS, A native of San Antonio, Bernard Sugarman was born in 1911; at an early age, he joined his father at Sugarman Brothers and Son Department Store; and WHEREAS, He later founded Sugarman's Uniform Company and outfitted many of the members of the San Antonio police force, military personnel, and students from several local private schools; and WHEREAS, He was admired and respected by his customers and remained a favorite of the uniform community long after he retired from the uniform business; and WHEREAS, Bernard was an avid golfer, and one of his proudest achievements was making a hole-in-one at the age of 84; he enriched the lives of all who knew him through his love and compassion, his warmth and kindness, and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; he was preceded in death by his wife of over 60 years, Miriam Friedman Sugarman; and WHEREAS, Bernard Sugarman 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, 79th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Bernard Sugarman: his daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Stanley Rosenberg; his son and daughter-in-law, Kenny and Carol Sugarman; and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 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 Bernard Sugarman. Wentworth ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on August 4, 2005, by a rising vote. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate