Bill Text: TX SR887 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 887 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: In memory of Porter Renfro, Jr., of Houston.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-05-02 - Reported enrolled [SR887 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-SR887-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 887


	In Memory
	of
	Porter Renfro, Jr.

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
	citizens of Houston in mourning the loss of Porter Renfro, Jr.,
	who died Apri1 22, 2011, at the age of 81; and
	WHEREAS, Porter Renfro, Jr., was born October 6, 1929, in
	Corsicana to the Reverend Porter Renfro, Sr., and Marie Allen
	Renfro; he attended schools in Corsicana and became a Christian
	at an early age; he was baptized at the Greater Renfro Memorial
	Church of God in Christ, which was founded by his father; and
	WHEREAS, After serving his country in the United States
	Army during World War II, he moved to Houston and became an avid
	boxer; he developed his skills and became an accomplished athlete
	who enjoyed sharing his boxing skills with others; and
	WHEREAS, He was an entrepreneur in the hair care industry,
	a driver for the Coach Bus Line, and a freight coordinator for American
	Gear, where he worked for more than 25 years before retiring; and
	WHEREAS, In 1969, Porter married Althea, the love of his
	life, and they became a wonderfully blended family with seven
	children; together, they became leaders in the Fifth Ward
	community and were actively involved with the Zion Hill
	Missionary Baptist Church, where Porter was a deacon; and
	WHEREAS, Porter Renfro was a devoted husband, father, and
	grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
	forever by his family and his many friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of Porter Renfro, Jr.: his wife, Althea; his six
	children; and his 20 grandchildren and 40 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 Porter Renfro, Jr.

	Ellis



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on May 2, 2011, by a
		rising vote.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate