Bill Text: TX SR129 | 2011 | 82nd Legislature 1st Special | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 129 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: In memory of Dunk Jorden, Jr., of Houston.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-06-28 - Reported enrolled [SR129 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-SR129-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 129


	In Memory
	of
	Dunk Jorden, Jr.

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
	citizens of Houston in mourning the loss of Dunk Jorden, Jr., who
	died June 17, 2011, at the age of 85; and
	WHEREAS, Dunk Jorden was born January 15, 1926, in
	Lecompte, Louisiana; after attending school in Lecompte, he and
	his sister moved to Houston, and he became a resident of
	Independence Heights; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Jorden worked for a construction company and
	helped to build many of the buildings in downtown Houston; and
	WHEREAS, He was a devout Christian and was a member of the
	Bella Vista Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as church
	bus driver; he was also a member of the Baptist Training Union and
	the choir; and
	WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, Dunk Jorden was a
	generous, kind-hearted person who was respected in the
	community; and
	WHEREAS, Known for his wisdom and compassion, he gave
	unselfishly to others, and he was devoted to his family; he was
	beloved by many, and he leaves behind memories that will be
	treasured forever by all who were privileged to share in his
	life; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
	Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
	condolences to the bereaved family of Dunk Jorden, Jr.; and, be
	it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for

	and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
	Dunk Jorden, Jr.

	Whitmire



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on June 28, 2011, by a
		rising vote.



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		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate