Bill Text: TX SR234 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of John Ingram.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-02-21 - Reported enrolled [SR234 Detail]
Download: Texas-2019-SR234-Enrolled.html
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In Memory | ||
of | ||
John Ingram | ||
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and | ||
commemorates the life of John Ingram, a beloved Dallas citizen | ||
and pioneering businessman, who passed away on February 16, | ||
2019; and | ||
WHEREAS, Born April 3, 1934, John Ingram grew up in | ||
Marshall, Texas, where he received his education and developed | ||
aspirations of becoming a successful entrepreneur; he went on to | ||
attend Southwestern Business School in Dallas, and he served with | ||
distinction in the United States Army; and | ||
WHEREAS, John learned the specifics of the formal-wear | ||
business while working for a company in downtown Dallas during a | ||
time when African American citizens could not rent attire from | ||
white-owned formal-wear shops; he opened his first store, | ||
Mr. Formal, in 1961, and he worked multiple jobs while his | ||
business was struggling and growing slowly; over the years, due | ||
to his hard work and commitment, his shop became a highly | ||
successful minority-owned business, and he expanded his business | ||
to nine locations; and | ||
WHEREAS, A man of deep spiritual faith, John Ingram shared | ||
a life of purpose with Joan Ingram, his devoted wife of 49 years; | ||
their seven children, Sabrina, Demetrius, Sharmane, Johnetta, | ||
Larry, Bonita, and Rodney, were a source of pride and joy for him; | ||
John cherished time spent with his many friends and loved ones, | ||
and he enriched the lives of others through his exemplary | ||
strength and courage; and | ||
WHEREAS, An esteemed member of his community, John Ingram | ||
donated both his time and the use of his formal wear to numerous | ||
organizations, and he was a trusted mentor to many young | ||
entrepreneurs; he inspired others through his kindness, | ||
generosity, and determination, and he will long be remembered | ||
with respect and admiration by all who were privileged to share | ||
in his life; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th | ||
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved | ||
family of John Ingram; 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 John Ingram. | ||
West | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on February 21, 2019, | ||
by a rising vote. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |