Bill Text: TX SR67 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Jeremiah H. Wimbley Sr.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-10-12 - Reported enrolled [SR67 Detail]
Download: Texas-2021-SR67-Enrolled.html
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In Memory | ||
of | ||
Jeremiah H. Wimbley Sr. | ||
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and | ||
commemorates the life of Jeremiah H. Wimbley Sr., who died on | ||
September 13, 2021, at the age of 101; and | ||
WHEREAS, This treasured citizen and esteemed veteran was | ||
born on March 8, 1920, in Spurger, Texas; he served with | ||
distinction in the United States Army as a truck driver during | ||
World War II, and his numerous military accolades included the | ||
Bronze Star and commendation from the French ambassador for his | ||
participation in the liberation of France; and | ||
WHEREAS, Jeremiah was the first person to take up residence | ||
on his street in Beaumont, and as the neighborhood grew, he | ||
became a cherished patriarch of the community; he gave generously | ||
of his time and resources to ensure that vulnerable neighbors had | ||
food and clothing, and many looked to him for his counsel; and | ||
WHEREAS, Jeremiah was beloved by all the members of his | ||
family, and each of them was a source of pride for him; and | ||
WHEREAS, A man of wisdom, kindness, and dedication to duty, | ||
Jeremiah Wimbley 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 Jeremiah H. Wimbley Sr.; | ||
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 Jeremiah Wimbley. | ||
Creighton | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on October 12, 2021, by | ||
a rising vote. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |