SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 386


In Memory

of

Ted Powers

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Ted Powers, who died 
February 22, 2005, at the age of 83; and
	WHEREAS, Ted Powers was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on 
May 3, 1921; he served in the United States Marine Corps during 
World War II and was a member of the Third Division that landed on 
the shores of Iwo Jima 60 years ago; and
	WHEREAS, He began his newspaper career as a copy boy, working
after school and on weekends for the Kansas City Star; after 
graduating from high school, he began working with the Associated 
Press as a wire photo technician and then became a photojournalist;
he would go on to work for the Associated Press for 48 years, 
which included 17 years in Austin's Capitol Press Bureau; and
	WHEREAS, He was a member of the Headliners Club of Austin 
from its early days and served as its president from 1969 to 1971; 
in 1986, the club gave Ted its first Distinguished Achievement 
Award for the Working Press for his exceptional body of work; and
	WHEREAS, A gifted and talented photographer, Ted was 
admired and respected by his colleagues; he photographed every 
president from Harry Truman to Ronald Reagan, as well as subjects 
of important news events in Texas; he was renowned for his people 
skills and his kindness toward others; and
	WHEREAS, Ted Powers was a devoted husband to his late wife, 
Kay, and was a devoted 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 Ted Powers:  his sons and daughters-in-law, 
David and Marge Baylor, Denny and Dani Baylor, and Randy and
Debbie Baylor; his daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann and Dan Woolley;
and his 11 grandchildren and three great-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 
Ted Powers.
                                                                      Barrientos




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 14, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate