SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1111


In Memory

of

Ed Wendt


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Houston in mourning the loss of Ed Wendt, who died May 26, 2005,
at the age of 55; and

	WHEREAS, Ed was born in Hempstead but made a name for 
himself in Houston through advocacy journalism; and

	WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen, he was highly respected
in the community for his support of civil rights and the
First Amendment; recently he had devoted himself to increasing 
public awareness of the Hepatitis C virus; and

	WHEREAS, Ed Wendt will be remembered for his enthusiasm, 
his strong principles, and his dauntless spirit; and

	WHEREAS, 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 Ed Wendt:  his sister and brother-in-law, 
Rebecca and Rock Demarais; his brother, Jack Robert Wendt; and 
his niece and nephew; 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 Ed Wendt.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 30, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate