Bill Text: TX SR735 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Hubert W. Green of San Antonio.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-04-07 - Reported enrolled [SR735 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-SR735-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 735
In Memory
of
Hubert W. Green
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Hubert W. Green,
who died March 26, 2011, at the age of 84; and
WHEREAS, Hubert Green was born August 25, 1926, in San
Antonio; he served the nation during World War II as a member of
the United States Army Air Corps before enrolling at The
University of Texas at Austin; and
WHEREAS, He graduated with honors from The University of
Texas School of Law, where he was a contributing editor of the
Texas Law Review and was elected to the legal honor society Order
of the Coif; following his graduation, he entered into the
private practice of law at his father's firm in San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Green was appointed by Governor Allen Shivers
to be Bexar County District Attorney in 1955, a position he held
until 1958; he went on to practice law for more than 60 years, and
in 1974 was inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers,
for whom he served as Texas state chairman and as a governing
regent for the national organization; in 2001, the San Antonio
Bar Association awarded him its highest honor, the Joe Frazier
Brown, Sr. Award of Excellence; and
WHEREAS, A devout Christian who practiced his faith in his
daily life, Mr. Green was a longtime member of Trinity Baptist
Church, where he served as a deacon; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
gave freely to others, and his wisdom, his love of family, and his
commitment to the legal field will not be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, and his family and many friends will continue to
live with the treasured memories of his life and his many
achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Hubert W. Green: his wife of 61 years, Leah Tritt; his
children, Cynthia Graham, Justice Paul W. Green, and David W.
Green; and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 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 Hubert W. Green.
Wentworth
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 7, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate