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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 271
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In Memory |
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of |
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O. J. Blakey |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and |
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commemorates the life of O. J. Blakey, who died January 27, 2013, |
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at the age of 82; and |
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WHEREAS, O. J. Blakey was born August 6, 1930, in Savoy; |
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after his 1947 graduation from Savoy High School, he earned a |
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bachelor's degree from East Texas State University and pursued |
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postgraduate studies at Midwestern State University; and |
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WHEREAS, He served the nation with distinction as a member |
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of the United States Air Force in the Korean War; following his |
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military service, he worked for 10 years as a civilian engineer |
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at Shepard Air Force Base, where he focused his efforts on |
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projects associated with satellites and the space race; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Blakey then embarked on a 31-year career with |
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the company that became the Lockheed Martin Corporation; his work |
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on numerous weapons programs played a role in the nation's safety |
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and security during the Cold War; and |
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WHEREAS, A devout Christian who practiced his faith in his |
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daily life, Mr. Blakey was a longtime member of Tate Springs |
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Baptist Church, where he served as deacon chairman, trustee, |
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finance and drama committee member, and Sunday school and |
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Vacation Bible School teacher; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he |
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gave unselfishly to others, and his generous spirit, his love of |
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the outdoors, and his enthusiasm for living each day to the |
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fullest will not be forgotten; 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 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 O. J. Blakey; 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 O. J. Blakey. |
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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 25, 2013, |
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by a rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |