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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 83


In Memory

of

Lawrence J. Petersen

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Danevang in mourning the loss of Lawrence J. Petersen, who 
died January 31, 2005, at the age of 73; and
	WHEREAS, Lawrence Petersen was born in Danevang on
February 13, 1931, to Verner A. Petersen and Louise Olson Petersen;
he earned a degree in agricultural engineering from Texas A&I 
University and served in the United States Army during the Korean
Conflict; and
	WHEREAS, He was a trustee on the board of directors of 
Wharton County Junior College and had served as chairman of the 
board for six years; and
	WHEREAS, He served on the board of directors of Cotton, 
Incorporated, for 20 years; he also helped start South Texas 
Cotton and Grain Association and served as its president; he was 
a past president of Texas Pest Management; and
	WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Lawrence was a former Sunday 
school teacher at the First Baptist Church; a highly respected 
businessman and a distinguished gentleman, he gave generously of 
his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel 
will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
	WHEREAS, Lawrence Petersen 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, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of Lawrence J. Petersen:  his wife,
Gloria McDonald Petersen; his daughters and sons-in-law,
Pamela and J. Paul Pope and Laurie and Jimmy Martin; his son
and daughter-in-law, Kyle and Andrea Petersen; his brother, 
Ralph Petersen; and his seven 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 Lawrence Petersen.
                                                                      Armbrister




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 2, 2005, by 
a rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate