81R6547 JNC-D
By: McClendon H.R. No. 472
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends
of Thurman H. Sargent, Jr., of San Antonio, who passed away on May
30, 2007, at the age of 76; and
WHEREAS, A native of the Alamo City, Mr. Sargent became the
fourth generation in his family to live on the original family
homestead along the banks of Salado Creek; he was dedicated to
maintaining the creek, working with neighbors, the state
legislature, and city officials in efforts to curb flooding; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sargent served as president of such worthy
groups as the Salado Valley Neighborhood Association and the
Northeast Coalition, an organization he established to bring
together residents from the Austin Highway, Perrin-Beitel, Walzem,
and I-35 areas of San Antonio; in addition, he shared his time with
the San Antonio Metropolitan Ministry shelter and the local chapter
of Meals on Wheels, which he also helped to establish; and
WHEREAS, A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Mr.
Sargent worked with the United States Postal Service, Southwestern
Bell, and AT&T before retiring; throughout all his endeavors, he
enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Darlene, and his four
children; and
WHEREAS, Thurman Sargent made a positive difference in his
community, and though he is deeply missed, he has left behind a
legacy to treasure for those who held him dear; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Thurman H. Sargent,
Jr., and extend deepest sympathy to his family: to his wife, Darlene
Sargent; to his children, Sharron Sargent Warden, Sandy Sargent
Enders, Catheryn Sargent Ladd, and Thurman Keith Sargent; to his
seven grandchildren and his great-grandchild; and to his other
relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Thurman H.
Sargent, Jr.