SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 723


In Memory

of

Jesse Yell Womack II


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Jesse Yell "Jess" Womack II,
who died April 1, 2005, at the age of 58; and

	WHEREAS, Born January 21, 1947, in San Angelo, Jess moved 
to San Antonio with his family in 1958, and he called the city 
his home for the rest of his life; he was preceded in death by 
his father, Owen Walter Womack; his mother, Emily Crain Herder; 
and his stepfather, Paul K. Herder; and

	WHEREAS, Jess graduated from the University of the South 
in Sewanee, Tennessee, and he earned a graduate degree in business
administration from Trinity University; and

	WHEREAS, A descendant of a pioneering ranching family 
that was instrumental in introducing Brahma cattle to Texas, 
Jess Womack's business interests included agricultural and 
ranching operations; and

	WHEREAS, This led to his abiding interest in the conservation
of natural resources; he and his wife, Lou, were awarded the Lone 
Star Land Steward of the Year award by the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department for their restoration and preservation of wetlands 
and prairies on his Victoria County ranch; and

	WHEREAS, An active participant in civic life, Jess was a 
member of the Order of the Alamo, the Argyle, the San Antonio 
Country Club, and many other organizations; his board memberships
included the San Antonio Zoo and the Mission Road Development 
Center; and

	WHEREAS, A devoted husband and father, Jess made his family
his first priority in everything he did; his capacity for uniting 
that love with the ease of a best friend made him an enduring 
blessing to his entire family; and

	WHEREAS, A man of dedication, strength, and generosity, he
gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and good humor
will not be forgotten by those who knew him; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
79th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Jesse Yell Womack II:  his wife, Helen Louise Womack; 
his daughters and sons-in-law, Louisa and Jack Mayfield and 


Dr. Virginia Nell Duncan and Dr. Robert Duncan; his son 
Jesse Yell Womack III and his wife, Lisa; his son 
William Henry Crain Womack III; his granddaughter, 
Emily Grace Mayfield; his sister, Suzanne Womack Canavan; 
and his brother, Walter Crain Womack; 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 Jesse Yell Womack II.
                                                                       Wentworth




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 29, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate