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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 67
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In Memory |
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of |
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Jeremiah H. Wimbley Sr. |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and |
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commemorates the life of Jeremiah H. Wimbley Sr., who died on |
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September 13, 2021, at the age of 101; and |
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WHEREAS, This treasured citizen and esteemed veteran was |
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born on March 8, 1920, in Spurger, Texas; he served with |
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distinction in the United States Army as a truck driver during |
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World War II, and his numerous military accolades included the |
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Bronze Star and commendation from the French ambassador for his |
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participation in the liberation of France; and |
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WHEREAS, Jeremiah was the first person to take up residence |
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on his street in Beaumont, and as the neighborhood grew, he |
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became a cherished patriarch of the community; he gave generously |
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of his time and resources to ensure that vulnerable neighbors had |
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food and clothing, and many looked to him for his counsel; and |
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WHEREAS, Jeremiah was beloved by all the members of his |
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family, and each of them was a source of pride for him; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of wisdom, kindness, and dedication to duty, |
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Jeremiah Wimbley will long be remembered with respect and |
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admiration by all who were privileged to share in his life; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th |
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Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere |
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condolences to the bereaved family of Jeremiah H. Wimbley Sr.; |
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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 Jeremiah Wimbley. |
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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 October 12, 2021, by |
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a rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |