SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 977

In Memory

of

Travis D. Bailey, Jr.

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Travis D. Bailey, Jr., who died April 26, 2011, at the age of 69; and

WHEREAS, Travis D. Bailey, Jr., was born January 14, 1942; he attended The University of Texas at Austin and graduated from Trinity University; and

WHEREAS, He was a partner in the firm Bailey Gosling Insurance Agency and a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, the San Antonio German Club, the Order of the Alamo, and the San Antonio Country Club, where he won the Men's Club Golf Championship on six occasions; and

WHEREAS, A wise, generous, and highly respected gentleman, Travis Bailey enriched the lives of all who knew him with his love and compassion, his warmth and kindness, and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; and

WHEREAS, He was a devoted son and brother, 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 honor the memory of Travis D. Bailey, Jr., and extend sincere condolences to his bereaved family: his mother, Martha Wiggins Bailey; his sister, Marty Groos, and her husband, Ricky; and his nieces and great-nephew; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 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 Travis D. Bailey, Jr.

Wentworth

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 12, 2011, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate