By: Brown
S.R. No. 138
SENATE RESOLUTION
In Memory
of
John Stricklin Bridges, Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins with the
family and many friends of John Stricklin Bridges, Jr., in mourning
the loss of this distinguished Texan; and
WHEREAS, A highly respected man in his community,
Mr. Bridges graduated from Auburn University in 1942 with a degree
in mechanical engineering; he went to work for Dow Chemical Company
and remained with that company until he retired; and
WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Mr. Bridges was a charter
member of Saint Timothy Episcopal Church of Lake Jackson; and
WHEREAS, A devoted husband and father, Mr. Bridges is
remembered for the affection, confidence, and loyalty he inspired
in those with whom he was associated; and
WHEREAS, Always active in civic affairs, Mr. Bridges made
notable contributions to his community; he helped found the
Republican Party in Brazoria County and was an active supporter
of the Boy Scouts of America in the 1950s and the 1960s; and
WHEREAS, Highly esteemed by his fellow citizens,
Mr. Bridges was unquestionably a man of high principles and
integrity, and his death is a profound loss for his community;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the members
of his family: his wife, Virginia Dabney Bridges; his daughter,
Emily Bridges Cluthe; his son, John Stricklin Bridges III; his
brother, Hugh Bridges; and his five grandchildren and one
great-grandchild; 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 John Stricklin Bridges, Jr.
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 3, 1993,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate