SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 582

In Memory

of

Emory D. Estes

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas pays tribute to the life of Emory D. Estes, who died March 16, 2013, at the age of 87; and

WHEREAS, A scholar and a war veteran, this distinguished gentleman was a Professor Emeritus at The University of Texas at Arlington, where he taught for 51 years; he retired in 2007, after having influenced the lives of innumerable English, history, and journalism students; earlier in his life, he bravely served his country during World War II; and

WHEREAS, At the age of 18, Emory Estes served in G-2 Intelligence under General Douglas MacArthur; he fought the Japanese in the jungles of the South Pacific and also worked on General MacArthur's staff in Australia; for his service, Mr. Estes received the Bronze Star, among other medals; and

WHEREAS, After the war, he earned a master's degree from the University of North Texas and a doctorate from Texas Christian University; he joined the faculty of The University of Texas at Arlington in the mid-1950s, and over the years, he earned a reputation as a brilliant and inspirational professor and served on numerous campus and departmental committees; he served as chairman of the English Department, and under his direction, the department developed the English doctoral program; over the course of his illustrious career, he received many accolades for his teaching excellence; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Estes also had a passion for athletics; he chaired The University of Texas at Arlington Athletic Department and helped plan Maverick Stadium; he served as president of the Southland Conference and played a role in launching the Independence Bowl in Shreveport, Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, A highly acclaimed educator, Dr. Estes also taught abroad with the Texas Education Consortium and worked at the University of Malaysia from 1986 to 1988 and at the University of London in 1992; and

WHEREAS, His many exploits and achievements could never compete with the abiding love he had for his wife, Dorothy, with whom he shared his many travels and adventures; together, they had three children and welcomed many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and these family members will long cherish their memories of this exemplary Texan; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Emory D. Estes; 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 Emory Estes.

Davis

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 2, 2013, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate