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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 110
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In Memory |
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George Garver |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens |
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of Georgetown in mourning the loss of George Garver, who died |
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July 27, 2017, at the age of 85; and |
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WHEREAS, George Garver was an exemplary citizen whose long |
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and distinguished career in public service had a profound impact |
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on the lives of countless people; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Colorado, Mr. Garver grew up in Kansas |
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and attended schools in Illinois and Iowa before earning a |
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doctorate in education from Michigan State University; he served |
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as superintendent of schools in Houston for 25 years, and he and |
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his wife moved to the new community of Sun City in 1997 for his |
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retirement; and |
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WHEREAS, That retirement was short-lived, as he soon began |
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volunteering with a wide range of civic organizations; he served |
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for a time as interim superintendent of schools and was active on |
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a committee and board of directors for Sun City; he was elected |
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mayor of Georgetown in 2008, and he was reelected in 2011 with 71 |
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percent of the vote; and |
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WHEREAS, Under his leadership, the city initiated a number |
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of important projects, including the Southwest Bypass, Garey Park, |
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the Williams Drive project, and the Summit at Rivery; throughout |
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his time in office, he was known for his collaborative spirit and |
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his readiness to serve as a mentor to others; and |
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WHEREAS, He and his beloved wife of 63 years, Alice, were |
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blessed with two children, Stephen and Janice, who were a source |
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of much pride and joy for him; 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 and vision, his |
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generous spirit, and his enthusiasm for living each day to the |
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fullest will not be forgotten by those who had the privilege of |
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sharing in his life; 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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countless friends; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences |
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to the bereaved family of George Garver; 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 George Garver. |
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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 August 8, 2017, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |