Bill Text: TX SR371 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 371 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: In memory of Samuel Robert Sparks.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2013-03-04 - Reported enrolled [SR371 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-SR371-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 371


	In Memory
	of
	Samuel Robert Sparks

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of Samuel Robert Sparks, who died December
	28, 2011, at the age of 83; and

	WHEREAS, Sam Sparks was born December 24, 1928, in
	Halleyville, Alabama; his family moved to Santa Rosa, Texas, when
	he was two years old; as a young man, he hitchhiked in the summer
	to Alabama for railroad work; he embarked on a career in
	agriculture when he began farming in 1945; and

	WHEREAS, Mr. Sparks married the love of his life, Seanne
	Busch, in 1948; the couple enjoyed 63 years of marriage together
	and raised four children, Elizabeth, Karen, Bobby, and John; they
	were blessed with 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren;
	and

	WHEREAS, Mr. Sparks served his community with distinction
	through his work on the boards of numerous agricultural and civic
	organizations, including the Valley Farm Bureau, the Valley
	Acres Irrigation District, and the Santa Rosa Independent School
	District; he was a director of the San Antonio branch of the
	Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and the First National Bank of
	Harlingen; and

	WHEREAS, Mr. Sparks was president and chief executive
	officer of the Progresso Bridge and enjoyed taking an active role
	in its daily operation; respected for his highly successful
	career and community leadership, he is listed in the 1965 edition
	of Outstanding Young Men of America and was a runner-up for the
	Outstanding Young Farmer of Texas; and

	WHEREAS, A devout Christian who practiced his faith in his
	daily life, he was a longtime member of Eighth and Harrison
	Church of Christ in Harlingen; he was a trustee of the Valley
	Baptist Medical Center and Abilene Christian University; and

	WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and integrity, he gave
	unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, his generous spirit, and
	his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be
	forgotten; and

	WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
	grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
	forever by his family and countless friends; now, therefore, be
	it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
	83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
	bereaved family of Samuel Robert Sparks; 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 Sam Sparks.

	Lucio



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on March 4, 2013, by a
		rising vote.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate