SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 556

In Memory

of

Lee Wilson

WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Lee Brooks Wilson of Austin were deeply saddened by his passing on April 16, 2023, at the age of 66; and

WHEREAS, The son of Gloria and James "Tom" Thompson, Lee Wilson was born on October 21, 1956, and he grew up with the companionship of two brothers, Paul and Leroy; as a child, he helped out at his grandfather's café in Austin, and he spent his teen years in Japan before attending college in Bossier City, Louisiana, and East Lansing, Michigan; he graduated from Michigan State University and went on to complete his education at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law; and

WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Wilson enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Jan Friese, and he took great pride in his son, Jamie; and

WHEREAS, Although his loss is difficult to bear, Lee Wilson has left his family and friends with many cherished memories, and they will forever hold him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Lee Brooks Wilson and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Jan Friese; to his son, Jamie Friese-Wilson; to his mother, Gloria Thompson; to his brother, Paul Brown, and his wife, Sheila; to his niece and nephew, Skylar and Clayton Brown; to his cousin, Pam Westbrook; to his uncle, Clayton "Wes" Westbrook; and to his other relatives and many 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 Lee Wilson.

Eckhardt

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 11, 2023, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate