81R6520 BPG-D
By: McClendon H.R. No. 380
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, September 2, 2008, marked a significant milestone in
the life of Jerry Wayne Young, Sr., of San Antonio, for on that day
he celebrated his 70th birthday; and
WHEREAS, The son of Acy and Melody Young, Jerry Wayne Young
was born in 1938 in the East Texas town of Joaquin; he graduated
from Central High School and went on to study at Texas Southern
University; for almost a quarter century he served his country in
the United States Army, completing assignments that took him to
Okinawa, Korea, Germany, and Hawaii as well as stateside locations
in Maryland, Arkansas, Georgia, Missouri, and Texas; and
WHEREAS, In 1984, Mr. Young retired from his position as an
investigator with the army's Criminal Investigation Division and
subsequently became chief of security for Frost Brothers Department
Store in San Antonio; he and his wife, Vera Young, went on to
operate the Carter-Taylor-Williams Mortuary; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Young enjoys the love and affection of a fine
family that includes his 6 children, 3 stepchildren, 18
grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren; he is a valued congregant
of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, where he has distinguished
himself on the usher board, and he holds the rank of Past Grand
Exalted Ruler with Elks Mission Lodge No. 499; and
WHEREAS, A respected member of his community, Jerry Wayne
Young is an inspiration to all who know him, and it is a pleasure to
honor him for seven decades of life well lived; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jerry Wayne Young, Sr., on his 70th
birthday and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Young as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.