SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 62
	In Memory
	of
	John Geoffrey Warburton
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
	citizens of Brownsville in mourning the loss of John Geoffrey
	Warburton, who died December 28, 2012, at the age of 65; and
	WHEREAS, Geoff Warburton was born in Harlingen and grew up
	in Brownsville; he earned a bachelor's degree in government at
	The University of Texas at Austin and a master's degree in
	history at The University of Texas--Pan American; and
	WHEREAS, He worked for a time as a teacher in Bryan and
	Brownsville before earning a law degree from the University of
	Houston and entering into a fulfilling 25-year career in the
	practice of law, during which he served the people of Brownsville
	as city attorney for 14 years; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Warburton was active in his community as a
	member of the Brownsville Rotary Club and as a member of the
	Church of the Advent Episcopal; and
	WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
	gave generously to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued
	counsel will not be forgotten; and
	WHEREAS, Geoff Warburton was beloved by many, and he leaves
	behind memories that will be treasured forever by all those who
	were privileged to share in his life; 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 John Geoffrey Warburton;
	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 Geoff Warburton.
	Lucio
		________________________________
		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on June 12, 2013, by a
		rising vote.
		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate
		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate