2021S0596-1 10/06/21
 
  By: Perry S.R. No. 58
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
  citizens of Lubbock in mourning the loss of John Gordon Wilkerson
  Jr., who died August 28, 2021, at the age of 86; and
         WHEREAS, John Wilkerson was born on December 18, 1934, and
  was a lifelong resident of Lubbock; he graduated from Lubbock
  High School, and he went on to earn a degree from Baylor
  University; and
         WHEREAS, John enjoyed a long career as chairman of
  Wilkerson Storage Company and head of Wilkerson Properties, and
  under his leadership, the companies expanded to serve a broad
  array of clients in the commercial and industrial logistics and
  real estate industries; he remained loyal to Baylor University
  throughout his life, and his distinguished service to the
  institution included 18 years as a member of the Baylor
  University Board of Regents and two years as chairman of the
  board; and
         WHEREAS, John contributed greatly to the growth and
  development of Lubbock through his many civic leadership roles,
  and he gave selflessly of his time and resources to bring comfort
  to the vulnerable and downtrodden; he was honored to serve as a
  deacon at the First Baptist Church; and
         WHEREAS, A man who cherished family above all things, John
  shared 63 years of marriage with his devoted wife, Ruth, and
  together they raised four children by loving Christian example;
  he and Ruth were blessed with eight grandchildren, and they and
  their two great-grandchildren were a source of much pride and joy
  for him; and
         WHEREAS, John Wilkerson was admired by his friends and
  loved ones for his integrity, his generosity, and his devotion to
  his hometown community; he was beloved by many, and he will long
  be remembered with respect and admiration by all who were
  privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
  condolences to the bereaved family of John Gordon Wilkerson Jr.;
  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 John Wilkerson.