H.R. No. 2111



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, With the untimely passing of John Wayne Gregory on 
May 12, 2005, at the age of 60, the Baytown community lost a valued 
resident and dear friend; and
	WHEREAS, Born on March 16, 1945, in Roanoke, Virginia, "Big 
John" was a two-time All-American defensive tackle who went on to 
play on two national championship football teams at Kilgore Junior 
College, where he met his future bride, Judy; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Gregory were joined in matrimony in 
1966; they transferred to Wichita State University in Kansas, where 
he received his bachelor's degree, and moved to Baytown in 1971; 
after a 17-year career with U.S. Steel, this esteemed gentleman 
went to work for Ethyl Corporation/M.E.M.C. in Pasadena; and
	WHEREAS, A member of Cedar Bayou United Methodist Church, Mr. 
Gregory was an accomplished handyman who loved woodworking and also 
enjoyed the time he spent in keeping up his impeccably manicured 
yard; and
	WHEREAS, The love and friendship that "Big John" Gregory 
shared with his family and friends was truly a blessing in their 
lives, and the memory of this gentle giant will long be carried in 
their hearts; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of John Wayne Gregory and 
extend deep sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Judy 
Gregory; to his children, Lisa and Steve Sherron, Lauren Gregory, 
and Ryan Gregory; to his grandchild, Mackenzie Sherron; to his 
brothers, Bob and Jack Gregory; to his brother-in-law, Marvin 
Girouard, and his wife, Felice; and to all who mourn the passing of 
this beloved man; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representative adjourns this day, it do so in memory of John Wayne 
Gregory.

                                                                         Merritt


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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 2111 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on May 27, 2005.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House