SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 923
	In Memory
	of
	George E. Freeborn
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
	citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of George E.
	Freeborn, who died March 15, 2011, at the age of 84; and
	WHEREAS, George Freeborn was born on March 13, 1927, in Los
	Angeles, California, to Genevieve Helen Lloyd Freeborn and Dr.
	Grant Freeborn; he proudly served his country in the United
	States Navy Air Corps from 1944 to 1946; and
	WHEREAS, He was the founder of TexTek Plastics,
	Incorporated, in San Antonio, and served as its chief executive
	officer until he sold the company in 1992; he was a pioneer in the
	plastics industry, and his innovations were recognized with
	awards and are still in use today; and
	WHEREAS, He was a fellow of the Society of Plastics
	Engineers and a past director at large of the Society of the
	Plastics Industry; in 1987, he was the recipient of the CIM
	Leaders Award presented by Plastics Technology for Pioneering
	Computer Integration in Plastics Manufacturing; and
	WHEREAS, He was respected for his outstanding
	accomplishments and for his leadership in the community; he was a
	past president of the North Central Rotary Club and a former
	member of the board of directors of the Lighthouse for the Blind;
	he was also a member of the board of directors of the Lyric Opera
	of San Antonio; and
	WHEREAS, A devout man, he was a member of Saint Pius X
	Catholic Church and of the Knights of Columbus Alamo Council
	4298; he was a Knight of the Equestrian Order of the Holy
	Sepulcher; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Freeborn was passionate about world travel
	and was an avid photographer and videographer; he also loved
	spending time camping, boating, and fishing with his family; and
	WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he
	gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth,
	and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him;
	and
	WHEREAS, George Freeborn was a devoted husband, father,
	and grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be
	treasured forever by his family and 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 George Freeborn: his beloved wife of 62 years, Tina
	Freeborn; his sons and daughter-in-law, Mark Freeborn and Sheryl
	and Scott Freeborn; and his grandchildren and
	great-grandchildren; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	the members of 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 George E. Freeborn.
	Wentworth
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on May 5, 2011, by a
		rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate