SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 23
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  James Gilbert
 
         WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their
  memories of James C. Gilbert of Texarkana, who passed away on
  May 19, 2023, at the age of 81; and
         WHEREAS, Born in Watson, Arkansas, on September 13, 1941,
  James Gilbert was the son of G. W. and Alice Gilbert; after
  graduating from high school, he answered his nation's call to
  duty and served in the U.S. Army; he later embarked on a civilian
  career in the wholesale flower business and retired from
  Greenleaf Wholesale Florist after 32 years in the industry; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Gilbert shared more than six decades of
  marriage with his loving wife, Lena; they were the devoted parents
  of a daughter, Sherrie, and a son, Phillip, and with the passing
  years, Mr. Gilbert experienced the joy of seeing his treasured
  family grow to include five grandchildren, Sarah, Kimberly,
  Phillip, Kayleigh, and Matthew, and a step-granddaughter,
  Shannon, as well as five great-grandchildren and six
  great-great-grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, In his leisure time, Mr. Gilbert enjoyed grilling
  and deer hunting, and he loved to take trips to casinos; his
  greatest pleasure was hosting crawfish boils each spring; and
         WHEREAS, Although James Gilbert is greatly missed, he has
  left his family and friends with a wealth of memories that they
  will forever cherish; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature, 1st
  Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of James C. Gilbert
  and extend deepest condolences to the members of his family: to his
  wife, Lena Gilbert; to his daughter, Sherrie Parker, and her
  husband, Danny; to his son, Phillip Gilbert, and his wife, Debi;
  to his sister, Earlene Landry; to his grandchildren,
  great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; and to his
  many other relatives and friends; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
  this day, it do so in memory of James Gilbert.
 
  Hughes
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on June 20, 2023, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate