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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 203
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In Memory |
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of |
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J. W. Mack |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and |
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commemorates the life of J. W. Mack, who died January 17, 2013, at |
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the age of 66; and |
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WHEREAS, J. W. Mack was born April 2, 1946, in Trinity; |
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after his 1964 graduation from Trinity High School, he enlisted |
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in the United States Army and served the country with |
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distinction, including three years in Vietnam; upon his return |
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from military service, he attended Texas Southern University and |
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earned a bachelor's degree; and |
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WHEREAS, He was married for many years to his wife, Holly, |
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and the couple was blessed with a son, Robert, who was a source of |
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much pride and joy; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Mack enjoyed a fulfilling, 40-year career |
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with Southwestern Bell, where he held a variety of important |
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positions, including manager of training and education, senior |
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design consultant, and area manager for engineering design; he |
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was noted for his dedication and perseverance and never took a |
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day of sick leave; and |
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WHEREAS, He was active in numerous professional and civic |
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organizations, including Trinity Heights Concerned Citizens, the |
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Rotary Club of Arlington, and the Southwestern Bell Pioneers; he |
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has been inducted into the Texas Southern University Hall of |
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Fame; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he |
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gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, his humility, and his |
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enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be |
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forgotten; and |
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WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband and father, and he leaves |
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behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and |
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many friends; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of J. W. Mack; and, be 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 J. W. Mack. |
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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 February 13, 2013, |
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by a rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |