SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 923
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  George E. Freeborn
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
  citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of George E.
  Freeborn, who died March 15, 2011, at the age of 84; and
 
         WHEREAS, George Freeborn was born on March 13, 1927, in Los
  Angeles, California, to Genevieve Helen Lloyd Freeborn and Dr.
  Grant Freeborn; he proudly served his country in the United
  States Navy Air Corps from 1944 to 1946; and
 
         WHEREAS, He was the founder of TexTek Plastics,
  Incorporated, in San Antonio, and served as its chief executive
  officer until he sold the company in 1992; he was a pioneer in the
  plastics industry, and his innovations were recognized with
  awards and are still in use today; and
 
         WHEREAS, He was a fellow of the Society of Plastics
  Engineers and a past director at large of the Society of the
  Plastics Industry; in 1987, he was the recipient of the CIM
  Leaders Award presented by Plastics Technology for Pioneering
  Computer Integration in Plastics Manufacturing; and
 
         WHEREAS, He was respected for his outstanding
  accomplishments and for his leadership in the community; he was a
  past president of the North Central Rotary Club and a former
  member of the board of directors of the Lighthouse for the Blind;
  he was also a member of the board of directors of the Lyric Opera
  of San Antonio; and
 
         WHEREAS, A devout man, he was a member of Saint Pius X
  Catholic Church and of the Knights of Columbus Alamo Council
  4298; he was a Knight of the Equestrian Order of the Holy
  Sepulcher; and
 
         WHEREAS, Mr. Freeborn was passionate about world travel
  and was an avid photographer and videographer; he also loved
  spending time camping, boating, and fishing with his family; and
 
         WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he
  gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth,
  and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him;
  and
 
         WHEREAS, George Freeborn 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, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
  family of George Freeborn: his beloved wife of 62 years, Tina
  Freeborn; his sons and daughter-in-law, Mark Freeborn and Sheryl
  and Scott Freeborn; and his grandchildren and
  great-grandchildren; 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 George E. Freeborn.
 
  Wentworth
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 5, 2011, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate