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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and |
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meaningful service to others may comfort the family and friends of |
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Albert D. Jefferson of El Paso, who passed away on January 30, 2007, |
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at the age of 71; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Jefferson was a respected activist and the |
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founder of several civic groups, including the Westside Upper |
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Valley Forum and the Westside Upper Valley Voters Coalition; |
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especially strong in his opposition to tax increases and his |
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support of public transportation, he was dedicated to inspiring |
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others to give back to their communities; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Jefferson attended Harvard University, where he |
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discovered an interest in geology; he worked as a consulting |
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geologist, specializing in gold mining, and his efforts took him to |
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Mexico, South America, Africa, Arizona, and Wyoming; and |
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WHEREAS, A man who was true to his principles-he knew how to |
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drive but lived many years without a car, Mr. Jefferson made a |
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lasting difference in the lives of others, and he will be remembered |
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with great admiration and appreciation for his lasting |
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contributions to his community; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Albert D. Jefferson |
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and extend sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Rosa |
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M. Jefferson; to his sons, Albert Dean, Jonathan Dean, Oliver G., |
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Jason A., and Winston M. Jefferson; and to his other relatives and |
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friends; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Albert D. |
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Jefferson. |