SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 381

In Memory

of

Guy Cade Jackson III

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Chambers County in mourning the loss of Guy Cade Jackson III, who died February 23, 2009, at the age of 77; and

WHEREAS, Born August 16, 1931, in San Antonio, Guy Jackson graduated from Anahuac High School, Texas A&M University, and The University of Texas School of Law; he married Linda M. Cummins on November 24, 1961; and

WHEREAS, He was admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of Texas, the United States District Courts for Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas, the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court; a man of many interests and talents he was also the chief executive officer and owner of Chambers County Abstract Company, Incorporated, the owner of County Cross Check, Incorporated, and an independent real estate broker; and

WHEREAS, For nearly two decades, Mr. Jackson was president of the Chambers County Bar Association, and he served his community and state in innumerable other capacities, including as a former director of the Texas Water Conservation Association and a chair of the San Jacinto River Basin and Trinity-San Jacinto Coastal Basin Assessment Group; he chaired the Chambers County Historical Commission for 10 years; he was a former director of the East Texas Legal Services Corporation and a member of the Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation District; and

WHEREAS, A retired lieutenant colonel, Mr. Jackson served in the United States Army for 23 years of active and reserve service, including two active-duty tours with principal assignments in Operations and Intelligence; he received a Meritorious Service Medal, an Army Commendation Medal, a United Nations Service Medal, and a Korean Service Medal; and

WHEREAS, He was a devout Christian and a member of First United Methodist Church; he was a past master of Anahuac Lodge 995 and Old River Lodge 1442 AF & AM and received a Fifty Year Service Award from the Grand Lodge of Texas; and

WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman of many talents and interests and a versatile community leader, Guy was highly respected for his accomplishments and the significant role he played in so many organizations; and

WHEREAS, He was known for his engaging personality and for his integrity and generosity; he gave unselfishly of his time and energy to others and was a distinguished, hardworking citizen; and

WHEREAS, Guy Jackson was beloved by his family and friends, and he leaves behind memories that will be deeply treasured by all who were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Guy Cade Jackson III: his wife, Linda Cummins Jackson; his sons, Guy Robert and Steven Lynn; his daughter, Linda Ann; his brother, James Robert Jackson; and his grandson, Aidan Patrick Jackson; 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 Guy Cade Jackson III.

Williams

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 4, 2009, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate