81R8210 JGH-D
By: Callegari H.R. No. 542
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 80th birthday of an esteemed Texan is indeed
cause for celebration, and Joel Davis Sugg, Jr., of Katy is marking
that special milestone in his life on March 3, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Born in Wellington in 1929 to Mary Bess Satterwhite
Sugg and Joel Davis Sugg, Sr., Mr. Sugg is the grandson of Robert
Lee Satterwhite, who served seven terms in the Texas House of
Representatives, including one session as speaker; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from Rice University in 1950, Mr.
Sugg received his commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S.
Marine Corps; he served in the Korean War as an artillery officer,
then returned to Texas to train as a Marine aviator; and
WHEREAS, While in flight school in Corpus Christi, Mr. Sugg
met the love of his life, the former Stasia Olstowski, and they were
married in 1954 at El Toro Marine Corps Air Station in California;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sugg remained on active duty with the Marines
until 1955, and then continued to serve in the Marine Corps Reserve
until 1962, when he retired at the rank of major; during the course
of his military career, he received the Distinguished Flying Cross,
eight Air Medals, a Presidential Unit Citation, the Korean Service
Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal; and
WHEREAS, In 1970 Mr. Sugg founded the faith-based Country
School in Katy, which he continued to run for 20 years; he also
founded a small business, Schoolmaster Family Enterprises, to
support the school's activities; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Mr. Sugg has been a devoted
husband to his wife of nearly 55 years and a mentor and inspiration
to his seven children, nine grandchildren, and three
great-grandchildren, and it is indeed a pleasure to commend him on
this special occasion; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Joel Davis Sugg, Jr., on his 80th
birthday and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Sugg as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.