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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of Pearsall in mourning the loss of John Byron Strait, Sr., |
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who died June 4, 2013, at the age of 91; and |
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WHEREAS, John Strait was raised in Pearsall and grew up to |
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become a mathematics teacher and a farmer and rancher; he owned a |
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2,000-acre ranch outside of the town of Big Wells, Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, He was dedicated to his career as a teacher and to |
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his work on his ranch, and he devoted much of his time to raising his |
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sons, George Strait, the country musician, and Buddy Strait; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Strait was a devout Christian who was noted for |
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his work ethic and high standards; he was a man of integrity and |
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strength who gave willingly of his time and energy to help others; |
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WHEREAS, He was respected for his accomplishments, and his |
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courageous attitude toward life was inspirational to all who knew |
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him; John Strait will long be remembered with affection and |
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appreciation by his family and his friends; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas, |
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1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences to the |
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bereaved family of John Byron Strait, Sr.: his wife, Anna; his son |
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and daughter-in-law, George Strait and Norma; his daughter and |
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son-in-law, Pency Edel and Lea; his daughter-in-law, Denise Strait; |
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and his four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for his |
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family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Legislature, and that when the Texas Senate and House of |
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Representatives adjourn this day, they do so in memory of John Byron |
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Strait, Sr. |
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President of the Senate |
Speaker of the House |
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I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 3 was adopted by the Senate |
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on June 21, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 3 was adopted by the House |
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on June 24, 2013. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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Approved: |
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Governor |