SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 637

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Louis B. Marks on the occasion of his 87th birthday; and

WHEREAS, Louis Marks was born February 10, 1924, in Sherman; following his graduation from Kempner Military Academy, he served with honor and distinction in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II; and

WHEREAS, After the war, Mr. Marks returned to his native state and attended The University of Texas, where he became involved in Longhorn football; he forged a special, lifelong friendship with Coach Fred Akers and continues to support Longhorn athletics to this day; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Marks worked for some time in the burlap bag industry in Houston before helping to build a series of public warehousing businesses, for which he served as president for 25 years; since his retirement, he has enjoyed improving his golf game in Houston and in Horseshoe Bay; and

WHEREAS, He is the proud father of three children, Garey, Jeanne, and Janie, who have blessed him with six grandchildren and two great-granddaughters; and

WHEREAS, A beloved and respected member of his community, he is known for his wisdom, his compassion, and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend Louis Bernard Marks on his many achievements and extend to him best wishes for his 87th birthday; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Patrick

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 28, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate