SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 136

In Memory

of

Perry Edward Woelke

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and

at the age of 71; and

WHEREAS, Perry Edward Woelke was an exemplary citizen who was widely admired in his community for his many achievements; and

WHEREAS, Perry Woelke was born September 17, 1939, in Seguin; he was a 1958 graduate of Alamo Heights High School, and he married his high school sweetheart, Joyce Jakeman; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Woelke moved with his family to Houston in 1972, and he enjoyed a long and productive career with the Whirlpool Corporation; and

WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and

WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and 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, 82nd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Perry Edward Woelke: his son, Perry Woelke; his daughters and sons-in-law, Christine and Tom Cunningham and Stacey and Michael Hazlewood; his brothers and sister-in-law, Gary Woelke and James and Clarice Woelke; and his four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for

and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Perry Edward Woelke.

Wentworth

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 28, 2011, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate