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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 135





In Memory



of



Thomas Neal





	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 

citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Deacon Thomas Neal,

who died August 1, 2005, at the age of 72; and

	WHEREAS, Tom Neal was a graduate of Central Catholic High 

School, Saint Mary's University, and Our Lady of the

Lake University; he retired after a career in teaching business 

in John Marshall and John Jay high schools; he was a man of deep 

religious faith and commitment and shared his devotion with his 

community at Prince of Peace Catholic Church; and

	WHEREAS, Thomas Neal was ordained a deacon on May 22, 1983, 

and had served at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church since 1988; 

he was active in the ACTS community, Saint Vincent de Paul 

Society, and the Knights of Columbus; and

	WHEREAS, One of his favorite pastimes was the game of golf, 

and he participated in the TGIF Golf Association; and

	WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, Tom 

gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom and valued 

counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and

	WHEREAS, He 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 Thomas Neal:  his beloved 

wife of 28 years, Peggy; his children, Glenn, Milessa, Elizabeth, 

Kathleen and Garry Nutt, and Mary and Trevor Bayley; and his five 

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 Deacon Thomas Neal.

                                                                    Van de Putte









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    President of the Senate

 

    I hereby certify that the 

above Resolution was adopted by 

the Senate on August 19, 2005, by 

a rising vote.







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    Secretary of the Senate







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     Member, Texas Senate