SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 498
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Bruce Jacobson
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
  commemorates the life of Dr. Bruce Jacobson, who died on January
  13, 2023, at the age of 96; and
 
         WHEREAS, Bruce Jacobson was born on August 30, 1926, in
  Saint Paul, Minnesota; he served the nation with distinction in
  World War II as a member of the United States Navy before moving
  to Texas to attend Texas Christian University and Baylor Medical
  School; and
 
         WHEREAS, Dr. Jacobson completed his residency at John
  Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth under the mentorship of
  Dr. May Owen; with two other doctors, Dr. Jacobson opened a
  private practice in North Richland Hills in the late 1950s, where
  he served families and residents of Northeast Tarrant County;
  with six others, he also founded Glenview Hospital, now known as
  Medical City North Hills; he later left private practice to run
  the family medicine program at Southwestern Medical School,
  where he trained and mentored hundreds of doctors; and
 
         WHEREAS, A highly recognized and accomplished physician,
  Dr. Jacobson was appointed to the President's Commission on
  Biomedical Ethics by President Ronald Reagan in 1982; he served
  on the United States Advisory Committee on Child Abuse and
  Neglect and led the members of the Tarrant County Medical Society
  and the staff of John Peter Smith Hospital for many years as
  president; among many honors he received throughout his military
  and professional careers, he was appointed as an admiral in the
  Texas Navy by Governor Rick Perry in recognition of his military
  service and his outstanding dedication to serving the citizens of
  the Lone Star State; and
 
         WHEREAS, Dr. Jacobson was an active member of his
  community, and he served on the Birdville Independent School
  District board of trustees and on the Bank of North Texas board of
  directors; he served as the team doctor for the Richland High
  School football team in the 1970s, and he received the top award
  from the Haltom Richland Chamber of Commerce; a man of deep
  faith, Dr. Jacobson was instrumental in the development of Peace
  Lutheran Church in Hurst, and after retiring from medical
  practice, he moved to Hillcrest Ranch, where he enjoyed spending
  his days raising horses and golfing; and
 
         WHEREAS, Bruce shared more than five decades of marriage
  with his beloved late wife, Patricia Sue Jacobson, and they were
  blessed with seven children; during their marriage, Bruce and Pat
  were active in politics and worked hard during the 1960s through
  the 1980s to reshape Texas politics; a leader in the conservative
  movement of the Reagan era, Bruce's political involvement led him
  to develop many strong relationships over the years, including
  his friendships with three United States presidents; and
 
         WHEREAS, After Pat's passing in 2004, Bruce was blessed to
  again find love, and he shared more than 15 joyful years with his
  second wife, Linda Jacobson; he treasured time spent together
  with her and with her two daughters, his children, and his more
  than 50 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and
 
         WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
  gave generously to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued
  counsel will not be forgotten; he was a devoted husband, father,
  and grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be
  cherished forever by his many loved ones; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
  family of Bruce Jacobson; 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 on this day, it do so in
  memory of Bruce Jacobson.
 
  Hancock
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 1, 2023, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate