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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 482
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In Memory |
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of |
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Gaynael Grigsby |
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WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the |
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passing of Colonel (Ret.) Gaynael Ray Grigsby of Tyler on May 4, |
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2021, at the age of 85; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in Linden on April 5, 1936, Gaynael Grigsby |
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was the son of Charlie and Muriel Ray Grigsby, and he grew up with |
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the companionship of his four siblings, Monte, Terry, Sandra, and |
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Gail; he graduated from Texas A&M University, where he was a |
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member of the Corps of Cadets and the Ross Volunteers |
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Association, and he went on to enjoy a successful career as a |
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structural engineer that spanned more than four decades; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Grigsby benefited from |
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the love and support of his wife, Verdean, with whom he shared a |
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rewarding union of 63 years; he took great pride in their four |
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children, Stanley, Randell, Stephen, and Molly, and with the |
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passing years, he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to |
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include seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; a man |
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of faith, he was a member of First Baptist Church in Tyler; and |
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WHEREAS, A proud military veteran and devoted family man, |
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Gaynael Grigsby will be deeply missed, and those who held him |
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dear will forever remember the warmth and kindness he brought |
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into their lives; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th |
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Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Colonel (Ret.) |
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Gaynael Ray Grigsby and extend sincere condolences to the members |
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of his family: to his wife, Verdean; to his children, Stanley and |
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his wife, Connie, Randell, Stephen, and Molly and her husband, |
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Jonathan; to his grandchildren, Trevor, Daniel, Colin, Zach, |
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Jacob, Luke, and Lucy; to his great-grandchildren, Skarlett and |
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Archer; to his sister, Gail; and to his other relatives and |
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friends; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns |
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this day, it do so in memory of Gaynael Grigsby. |
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Hughes |
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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 25, 2021, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |