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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 68
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In Memory |
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of |
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Wesley Taylor, Sr. |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and |
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commemorates the life of Wesley Taylor, Sr., who died June 21, |
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2013, at the age of 90; and |
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WHEREAS, Wesley Taylor was an exemplary citizen who was |
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widely admired in his community for his many achievements; and |
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WHEREAS, He was born June 10, 1923, in Grapeland, to Frank |
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and Lauretta Taylor; a 1942 graduate of Crockett High School, he |
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attended Texas Southern University, where he studied auto |
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mechanics; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Taylor served the nation with distinction |
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during World War II in the United States Army and rose to the rank |
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of sergeant; he went on to enjoy a long and productive career as a |
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self-employed construction worker; and |
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WHEREAS, He married Jessie Mae West on June 28, 1947, and |
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the couple enjoyed 66 years of marriage together; they raised |
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four sons, Wesley, Jerry, Timothy, and Everett, and they were |
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blessed with nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he |
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gave generously to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued |
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counsel will not be forgotten by those who were privileged to |
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share in his life; and |
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WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and |
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grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured |
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forever by his family and countless friends; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere |
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condolences to the bereaved family of Wesley Taylor, Sr.; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Wesley Taylor, Sr. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on July 19, 2013, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |