SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 36


In Memory

of

Theodore Allen Wilson


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas pays tribute to the
life of retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Allen Wilson,
who died March 15, 2006, at the age of 86; and

	WHEREAS, Theodore Wilson was a member of the renowned 
Tuskegee Airmen, who served their country with courage and honor 
during World War II; he was born in Gloucester, Virginia; and

	WHEREAS, He earned a bachelor's degree in sociology at 
Virginia Union University and a master's degree in business at 
the University of Dayton in Ohio; and

	WHEREAS, He was inducted into the United States Army at
the beginning of World War II; he was transferred to the aviation 
cadet training center for African Americans at Tuskegee Institute
in Alabama, where he was commissioned a second lieutenant; and

	WHEREAS, He flew the P-40 Warhawk and the P-51 Mustang 
fighter planes protecting bomber aircraft in 60 missions over 
Europe during World War II and saw action again during the
Korean War as part of the 13th Bomb Squadron, flying 39 combat 
missions over Korea and Japan and earning a Bronze Star; and

	WHEREAS, After he retired from the air force in 1968, he 
worked for Bank of America and rose to the position of assistant 
vice president before retiring in 1984; and

	WHEREAS, As a Tuskegee Airman, Colonel Theodore Wilson has 
a significant place in the history of this country; noted for his 
warmth and kindness, this distinguished gentleman will long be 
remembered for his dedication to service and his wise and generous
counsel; 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, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere 
condolences to the bereaved family of Theodore Allen Wilson:  his 
wife of 60 years, Doris Scott Wilson; his daughter, Suzanne Woodard;
his son, Theodore A. Wilson III; his sister, Margaret Thomas; and 
his three 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 Theodore Allen Wilson.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 24, 2006, by a 
rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate