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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 81


In Memory

of

Michael Bernard Wright


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 
of Austin in mourning the loss of Michael Bernard Wright, who died 
February 13, 2006, at the age of 67; and

	WHEREAS, Mike was born January 10, 1939, in Laredo, where 
he attended Martin High School; he earned a bachelor's degree in 
civil engineering from Texas A&M University, and he was a member 
of the Corps of Cadets; and

	WHEREAS, After his graduation, Mike was commissioned as a 
second lieutenant in the United States Air Force, where he served 
as an astronomical surveyor; and

	WHEREAS, Mike moved with his family to Austin in 1969 and 
began work with Forrest & Cotton, Engineers; while with that 
firm, he helped supervise construction of the Pan American 
Highway in La Paz, Bolivia; and

	WHEREAS, In 1980, Mike joined another Texas A&M University 
graduate, Roberto O. Martinez, and formed Martinez and Wright 
Engineers, Incorporated; he was active in the American Society of 
Civil Engineers and served as president of its Austin branch; he 
retired in 2000; and

	WHEREAS, A devout Catholic, Mike was an active member of 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and he earned a master's degree in 
theology from Saint Mary's University in 2005; he was ordained as 
a deacon for the Diocese of Austin and was assigned to Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church, and he served as a volunteer with the 
Saint Vincent de Paul Society for 36 years; and

	WHEREAS, Mike enriched all who knew him with his love and 
compassion, his warmth and kindness, and his enthusiasm and 
vitality; and

	WHEREAS, A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Mike 
leaves behind memories that will be cherished 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 Michael Bernard Wright:  
his beloved wife of 42 years, Frances A. Wright; his daughters, 
Susan Sosa, Stephanie Cavender, Denise Martinez, and
Jean Violetto; his twin brother, Patrick L. Wright; his brother, 
Edward V. Wright; his sister, Mary Paul Cowdrey; and his
10 grandchildren; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of his family as an expression of profound sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 
day, it do so in memory of Michael Bernard Wright.
                                                                      Barrientos




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 27, 2006, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate