SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 52

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Howard Jacobs, who died January 4, 2013, at the age of 72; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Jacobs was born December 14, 1940; he served in the United States Air Force and in the civil service for many years and was a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War; and

WHEREAS, He was a longtime member of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons and was a 33rd degree Mason with Kelly Lodge 1131 and Somerset Lodge 1205; 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 by those who knew him; 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, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Howard Jacobs: his wife, Carol Lee; his children, Robert Earl, Penny Lee, Jodi Elaine, and Edward Howard; his siblings; and his 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; 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 Howard Jacobs.

Van de Putte

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 28, 2013, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate