82R21969 JGH-D

By: Gallego H.R. No. 1673

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of John Frank "Trey" Woodward III of Brewster County, who passed away on March 5, 2011, at the age of 54; and

WHEREAS, "Trey" Woodward was born in Wichita Falls on June 23, 1956, to Patricia Marie Ray Woodward and John Frank Woodward, Jr.; part of a pioneer Brewster County ranching family, he eventually took over Woodward Ranch, which was recognized by the Family Land Heritage Program in 1989; in addition to being a working cattle ranch, Woodward is one of the few in the state open to the public; in particular, it is a destination for rock collectors, and Mr. Woodward delighted visitors with his knowledge of gems and minerals; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Woodward was the father of two sons, Bobby Williams-Woodward and the late Jay Woodward, and in 2002, he married the former Jan Jayson, with whom he shared a loving relationship; and

WHEREAS, Although Trey Woodward will be deeply missed, his welcoming smile and passion for ranching will forever be remembered by all those fortunate enough to have known him; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of John Frank "Trey" Woodward III and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Jan Woodward; to his son, Bobby Williams-Woodward, and his wife, Jaclyn; to his stepson, Noa Davison; to his sister, Susan Spriggs, and her husband, Gary; to his brother, David Woodward, and his wife, Rilda; to his uncle, Tommy Woodward, and his wife, Katherine; to his four grandchildren; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of John Frank "Trey" Woodward III.