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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 760
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In Memory |
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of |
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James Raguet Irion III |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens |
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of Austin in mourning the loss of James Raguet Irion III, who died |
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April 8, 2013, at the age of 81; and |
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WHEREAS, Jim Irion was born February 2, 1932, in Wichita |
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Falls into a pioneering Texas family; his great-grandfather |
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served as Sam Houston's secretary of state and was ambassador to |
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England and France for the Republic of Texas, and his |
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great-grandmother designed the official seal for the Republic of |
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Texas, which is still used today by the state; and |
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WHEREAS, He was married for 41 years to Veneice Matlock Irion, |
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and the couple was blessed with four children and seven |
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grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Jim graduated from Texas Christian University and |
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earned a degree from The University of Texas School of Law; he |
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enjoyed a long and fulfilling career in the practice of law, and |
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he spent his entire life in the State of Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, He was known for his engaging sense of humor and |
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his radiant smile, and he had a unique ability to make everyone he |
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met feel at home; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of courage, compassion, and exceptional |
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kindness, he gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, |
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and valued counsel will not be forgotten; and |
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WHEREAS, He was a loving and 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 countless 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 James Raguet Irion III; 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 James Raguet Irion III. |
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Watson |
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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 April 25, 2013, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |