Bill Text: TX SCR3 | 2013 | 83rd Legislature 1st Special Session | Enrolled

Texas Senate Concurrent Resolution 3 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of John Byron Strait, Sr.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2013-07-11 - Signed by the Governor [SCR3 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-SCR3-Enrolled.html



	S.C.R. No. 3




	SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas joins the
	citizens of Pearsall in mourning the loss of John Byron Strait, Sr.,
	who died June 4, 2013, at the age of 91; and
	WHEREAS, John Strait was raised in Pearsall and grew up to
	become a mathematics teacher and a farmer and rancher; he owned a
	2,000-acre ranch outside of the town of Big Wells, Texas; and
	WHEREAS, He was dedicated to his career as a teacher and to
	his work on his ranch, and he devoted much of his time to raising his
	sons, George Strait, the country musician, and Buddy Strait; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Strait was a devout Christian who was noted for
	his work ethic and high standards; he was a man of integrity and
	strength who gave willingly of his time and energy to help others;
	and
	WHEREAS, He was respected for his accomplishments, and his
	courageous attitude toward life was inspirational to all who knew
	him; John Strait will long be remembered with affection and
	appreciation by his family and his friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas,
	1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
	bereaved family of John Byron Strait, Sr.: his wife, Anna; his son
	and daughter-in-law, George Strait and Norma; his daughter and
	son-in-law, Pency Edel and Lea; his daughter-in-law, Denise Strait;
	and his four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; 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
	Legislature, and that when the Texas Senate and House of
	Representatives adjourn this day, they do so in memory of John Byron
	Strait, Sr.





	______________________________	______________________________
	President of the Senate	Speaker of the House

	I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 3 was adopted by the Senate
	on June 21, 2013.


	______________________________
	Secretary of the Senate

	I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 3 was adopted by the House
	on June 24, 2013.


	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House



	Approved:

	______________________________
	Date


	______________________________
	Governor