Bill Text: TX SR104 | 2013 | 83rd Legislature 1st Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Frank Wesley Greenhaw.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-06-21 - Reported enrolled [SR104 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-SR104-Enrolled.html
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In Memory | ||
of | ||
Frank Wesley Greenhaw | ||
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the | ||
citizens of Mesquite in mourning the loss of Frank Wesley | ||
Greenhaw, who died June 4, 2013, at the age of 89; and | ||
WHEREAS, This distinguished businessman, lay minister, | ||
musician, and civic leader was respected and admired for his many | ||
achievements and for the prominent role he played in the life of | ||
his community; and | ||
WHEREAS, | ||
Class of '41 March | ||
WHEREAS, He was chief executive officer of | ||
McWhorter-Greenhaw, the longest-running retail establishment in | ||
Mesquite's history, and in 1990 was named president of the | ||
National Retail Hardware Association; his company was named | ||
Baylor University Family Business of the Year in 1995; and | ||
WHEREAS, A devout Christian who practiced his faith in his | ||
daily life, Mr. Greenhaw served as director of music at United | ||
Methodist Church of Mesquite for nearly 40 years; in 1969, he was | ||
elected Conference Lay Leader, the top lay leadership position in | ||
the United Methodist Church; and | ||
WHEREAS, He was a longtime brass player for the Grammy | ||
Award-winning Light Crust Doughboys; he was a prolific | ||
songwriter and also served for a time as the band and choral | ||
director at Mesquite High School; and | ||
WHEREAS, His contributions to the community included many | ||
years of service as president of the Mesquite Independent School | ||
District Board of Trustees; he served as a director for several | ||
area banks and for the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce, and he was a | ||
founding committee member of the Dallas County Community College | ||
District; and | ||
WHEREAS, A man of principle, integrity, and courage, he | ||
gave generously to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued | ||
counsel will not be forgotten by those who were privileged to | ||
share in his life; and | ||
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband and father, and he leaves | ||
behind memories that will be cherished forever by his family and | ||
countless friends; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd | ||
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere | ||
condolences to the bereaved family of Frank Wesley Greenhaw; 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 this day, it do so in | ||
memory of Frank Wesley Greenhaw. | ||
Deuell | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on June 21, 2013, by a | ||
rising vote. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |