Bill Text: TX SR58 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 58 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of John Gordon Wilkerson Jr.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-10-14 - Printed in full [SR58 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-SR58-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 58


	In Memory
	of
	John Gordon Wilkerson

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
	citizens of Lubbock in mourning the loss of John Gordon Wilkerson
	Jr., who died August 28, 2021, at the age of 86; and
	WHEREAS, John Wilkerson was born on December 18, 1934, and
	was a lifelong resident of Lubbock; he graduated from Lubbock
	High School, and he went on to earn a degree from Baylor
	University; and
	WHEREAS, John enjoyed a long career as chairman of
	Wilkerson Storage Company and head of Wilkerson Properties, and
	under his leadership, the companies expanded to serve a broad
	array of clients in the commercial and industrial logistics and
	real estate industries; he remained loyal to Baylor University
	throughout his life, and his distinguished service to the
	institution included 18 years as a member of the Baylor
	University Board of Regents and two years as chairman of the
	board; and
	WHEREAS, John contributed greatly to the growth and
	development of Lubbock through his many civic leadership roles,
	and he gave selflessly of his time and resources to bring comfort
	to the vulnerable and downtrodden; he was honored to serve as a
	deacon at the First Baptist Church; and
	WHEREAS, A man who cherished family above all things, John
	shared 63 years of marriage with his devoted wife, Ruth, and
	together they raised four children by loving Christian example;
	he and Ruth were blessed with eight grandchildren, and they and
	their two great-grandchildren were a source of much pride and joy
	for him; and
	WHEREAS, John Wilkerson was admired by his friends and
	loved ones for his integrity, his generosity, and his devotion to
	his hometown community; he was beloved by many, 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, 87th
	Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
	condolences to the bereaved family of John Gordon Wilkerson 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 John Wilkerson.

	Perry



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on October 14, 2021, by
		a rising vote.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate