S.C.R. No. 30
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The State of Texas lost a longtime state official on
January 14, 2009, with the passing of Jess M. Irwin, Jr., a very
experienced and accomplished man of family and faith who served his
state and his country throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, A Texas native, Jess M. Irwin, Jr., was born
September 24, 1912, in Dallas and graduated from Oak Cliff High
School before beginning his career with the state; and
WHEREAS, He proudly served as an infantryman in the 232nd
Infantry Regiment, 42nd "Rainbow" Division in Europe during World
War II, where he experienced combat and witnessed the horror of the
Dachau concentration camp; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Irwin returned home to Texas after serving his
country to resume an illustrious career with the State of Texas that
included his involvement in the creation of the Legislative Budget
Board and service in a number of notable positions; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Irwin served as budget director for Governors
Allen Shivers and Price Daniel, executive director of the board for
Texas State Hospitals and Special Schools, commissioner of the
Texas Rehabilitation Commission, member of the board for the Texas
Rehabilitation Commission, member of the Surplus Property Board,
member of the Sunset Commission, and executive director of the
Texas State Government Economy and Efficiency Commission; and
WHEREAS, An accomplished state official with an unwavering
dedication to duty, Jess M. Irwin, Jr., set an admirable example of
service to one's country and state; through his love for Texas and
his honorable service in numerous positions with the state, he has
left Texas a better place; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby honor the life of Jess M. Irwin, Jr., and extend deepest
sympathy to his family, which he considered to be his greatest
success: his daughter and son-in-law, Sylvia and Charles Betts;
his son and daughter-in-law, Jess and Trudy Irwin; his
grandchildren, Kris Adrian; Ruthanne Betts; Desiny Villarreal and
her husband, John; Sarah Swanson and her husband, Chris; and Matt
Irwin; his three great-grandchildren, Hannah Adrian, Alex
Villarreal, and Clarissa Villarreal; and his other relatives and
many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for his
family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Legislature, and that when the legislature adjourns this day, it do
so in memory of Jess M. Irwin, Jr.
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 30 was adopted by the Senate
on February 23, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 30 was adopted by the House
on March 10, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House
Approved:
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Date
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Governor