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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 578


In Memory

of

Jack Wendel Coe

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and 
commemorates the life of Jack Wendel Coe, who died February 7, 2005,
at the age of 65; and
	WHEREAS, Born May 10, 1939, in Corpus Christi to Polly Sims Coe
and John Henry Coe, Jack Coe spent over 40 years in the petrochemical
industry, serving in maintenance, manufacturing, safety, and 
public affairs; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Coe joined Rohm and Haas Texas in Deer Park in 
1986 and served as a Risk Communications manager and later as the 
External Affairs manager; he was active in various industry 
groups, including the East Harris County Manufacturers 
Association, for which he chaired a number of committees; and
	WHEREAS, A dedicated leader in the Deer Park community, 
Jack was instrumental in creating the partnership between Rohm 
and Haas Texas and San Jacinto Elementary School; he helped 
establish a mentoring program at the school and the Health 
Education Career Prep program; and
	WHEREAS, Remembered by his colleagues for his kindness and 
thoughtfulness, as well as for his professional expertise, he 
gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued 
counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
	WHEREAS, Jack Coe lived his life to the fullest and was a 
devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and he 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, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of Jack Wendel Coe:  his wife of 46 years,
Dorothy Coe; his son and daughter-in-law, Dudley and Jennifer Coe;
his daughters and sons-in-law, Laura and Keith Johnson, Amanda 
and Gary McLeod, and Donna and Michael George; his brother,
John Coe; and his 12 grandchildren; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of 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 Jack Wendel Coe.
                                                                         Jackson




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 11, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate