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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1027
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In Memory |
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of |
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Thomas J. Singley |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and |
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commemorates the life of Thomas J. "Jiggs" Singley, who died |
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April 8, 2013, at the age of 94; and |
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WHEREAS, Born on February 3, 1919, in Pauls Valley, |
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Oklahoma, Thomas Singley lived a long and active life filled with |
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beloved family and dear friends; and |
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WHEREAS, He worked for Baker Oil Tools for 38 years, and |
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over the course of his career, he held several key positions, |
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including that of manager of the Eastern Division in Illinois; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Singley also assumed management of one of the |
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company's acquired businesses, and he built up the business and |
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managed contracts around the world before he retired in Oklahoma |
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City in 1986; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Singley was dedicated to his children, his |
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grandchildren, and his great-grandchildren and to his wife, |
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Kathryn Avis Singley, who preceded him in death in 1989; and |
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WHEREAS, In 1996, Mr. Singley moved to Houston, where his |
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son and daughter-in-law resided, and he spent many happy years |
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with his family and among his neighbors on North Boulevard; and |
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WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, Thomas Singley was |
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admired for his numerous accomplishments and was beloved by many, |
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and he will be remembered with great affection and appreciation |
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by all who had the privilege of sharing in his life; now, |
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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 Thomas J. "Jiggs" Singley; 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 Thomas Singley. |
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Schwertner |
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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 May 21, 2013, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |