SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 109





In Memory



of



John R Shaw



	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 

citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of John R Shaw, who 

died August 4, 2005, at the age of 80; and



	WHEREAS, John R Shaw was born on September 20, 1924,

and lived his entire life in San Antonio; he graduated from

Thomas Jefferson High School in 1942, where he was a popular 

student and a member of the Senate Club and the Phosphor Society; 

he was a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin and

The University of Texas School of Law; he began his law practice 

in 1949; and



	WHEREAS, A devout Christian, John R was a lifetime member 

and ruling elder of the First Presbyterian Church; he gave 

generously of his time and energy to numerous organizations in 

the San Antonio community and served on the board of directors 

and as legal adviser for the Salvation Army, which honored him 

with its William F. Booth Award and the "Others" Award, the 

highest award given to a civilian for outstanding service; and



	WHEREAS, Among the many organizations that benefited from 

John R's counsel and leadership were the Alamo Kiwanis Club, 

Morningside Manor, Incorporated, Amigos de Las Americas 

International, the Mission Road Foundation and Development 

Center, the Jackson-Todd Cancer Foundation, the Bledsoe Memorial 

Foundation, and the March of Dimes; and



	WHEREAS, In addition to an exemplary 57-year career in law, 

John R had several years of distinguished service in the 

United States military as a fighter pilot with the United States 

Army Fifth Air Force 136th Fighter Bomber Wing in World War II and 

again during the Korean War, when he earned fame for flying over 

100 missions in enemy territory; and



	WHEREAS, A highly esteemed gentleman and prominent 

attorney, John R Shaw was renowned for his tireless service in 

pro bono work and humanitarian matters; he lived an exemplary 

life, and he will long be remembered for his wisdom, warmth, and 

valued counsel by all who knew him; and



	WHEREAS, John R Shaw 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 John R Shaw:  his wife of 60 

years, Amelie Rutherford Shaw; his daughter, Christi Shaw Moorman;

his cousin, Philip Norton Hudson; and his six 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 John R Shaw.

                                                                       Wentworth









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    President of the Senate

 

    I hereby certify that the 

above Resolution was adopted by 

the Senate on August 16, 2005, by 

a rising vote.







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    Secretary of the Senate







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     Member, Texas Senate