Bill Text: TX SR117 | 2017 | 85th Legislature 1st Special Session | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 117 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: In memory of Ira Elmer Black Jr.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-08-10 - Reported enrolled [SR117 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-SR117-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 117


	In Memory
	of
	Ira Elmer Black Jr.

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
	of Houston in mourning the loss of Ira Elmer Black Jr., who died
	June 5, 2017, at the age of 85; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Black was a respected member of the community
	who enriched the lives of others with his wisdom, his generosity,
	and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; and
	WHEREAS, Ira E. Black Jr. was born to Ira E. Black and Ora
	Elizabeth Marshall on June 13, 1931, in Cedar Creek, Texas; he
	joined the United States Air Force in 1952, and over the course of
	his distinguished career, he was stationed in New York,
	California, Nebraska, and Texas; he served with distinction in
	both Vietnam and South Korea, and he retired from the military in
	1972 after 20 years of honorable service; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Black was a loving father, grandfather, and
	great-grandfather who found joy in spending time with his many
	friends and loved ones; and
	WHEREAS, Ira Black was a man of strength and courage; he
	was devoted to his family and to his friends, and he leaves behind
	memories that will long be cherished by all who were privileged
	to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences
	to the bereaved family of Ira Elmer Black Jr.; 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 Ira Black.

	Lucio



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on August 10, 2017, by
		a rising vote.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate