SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1003

In Memory

of

Jerome Levy

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Houston in mourning the loss of Jerome Levy, who died March 10, 2011, at the age of 69; and

WHEREAS, Jerome Levy was born February 19, 1942, in Houston; he attended Bellaire High School before going on to Texas A&M University, where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets and earned a bachelor of business administration degree; and

WHEREAS, Following his graduation, he served with distinction in the United States Air Force Reserve before embarking on a career as a stockbroker; he worked for many years at UBS, serving his clients with integrity and loyalty; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Levy was an avid sports fan from a young age; he was sports editor at Bellaire High School and for 40 years served on the statistics team and as scorekeeper for the Houston Rockets; he played handball for many years before switching to golf, and he played most weekends with a cherished group of friends; and

WHEREAS, He was also active with numerous community organizations, including the Channel 8 Auction and Cherish Our Children International; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Levy always maintained that one of his best life decisions was to marry his wife, Arlene, with whom he shared more than four decades of mutual love and devotion; he was a doting father who treasured the time he spent with his daughters, preparing their lunches, taking them to the office on weekends, attending every dance recital, and supporting them with warmth and compassion; and

WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and generosity, he gave unselfishly to others, and although he will be deeply missed by his family and countless friends, he will continue to live in their hearts and minds; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Jerome Levy: his wife of 41 years, Arlene; his daughters, Genene and Jennifer; his brother, Kenny; and his grandchildren, Max and Lily; 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 Jerome Levy. Ellis

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 16, 2011, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate