SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 102
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Gerald Driscoll Flanagan
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
  commemorates the life of Gerald Driscoll Flanagan, who died June
  25, 2013, at the age of 90; and
         WHEREAS, Gerald Flanagan was born April 15, 1923, in New
  York City, to James and Carolyn Flanagan; after his high school
  graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps; and
         WHEREAS, Over the course of his long and distinguished
  military career, Mr. Flanagan served in World War II, the Korean
  War, and the Vietnam War, and he retired as a senior master
  sergeant; while serving with the 452nd Bomb Group of the 8th Air
  Force, he took part in the historic Berlin Airlift; his medals
  and commendations include the Distinguished Flying Cross and the
  Bronze Star; and
         WHEREAS, While stationed in England, he met and married a
  noted vaudevillian performer, the late Edna Marion Taylor; the
  couple moved to Fort Worth in 1967 after his retirement from the
  armed forces, and he enjoyed a second career in quality control
  with General Dynamics; he was a longtime, faithful member of
  Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church; and
         WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
  gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued
  counsel will not be forgotten; and
         WHEREAS, He 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, 83rd
  Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
  condolences to the bereaved family of Gerald Driscoll Flanagan;
  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 Gerald Flanagan.
 
  Davis
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on July 30, 2013, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate