SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 100
In Memory
of
Irwin Sexton
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Irwin "Mike"
Sexton, who died November 18, 2008, at the age of 87; and
WHEREAS, Born November 7, 1921, Mr. Sexton served the
country during World War II as a member of the United States Army
Air Forces; following the war, he earned a bachelor's degree at
Purdue University and a master's degree in library science from
Western Reserve University; and
WHEREAS, Following stints with libraries in Indiana,
Missouri, and Oklahoma, Mr. Sexton moved to San Antonio, where he
served as director of the San Antonio Public Library system from
1961 to 1989; and
WHEREAS, Under his direction, the library's circulation
more than doubled, and the system opened 13 branch locations; he
instituted one of the first books-by-mail programs in the country
and greatly expanded bookmobile service; and
WHEREAS, Along with his wife, the late Kathryn Sexton, he
wrote a book on the life of Samuel A. Maverick; he was an avid
card player and handyman, whose many talents and projects
included automobile repair and tree trimming; and
WHEREAS, A man of strength, compassion, and unwavering
faith, Mr. Sexton gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom,
warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who
knew him; and
WHEREAS, He was a committed husband and father, and his
family and friends will continue to live with the cherished
memories of his life and his many accomplishments; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Irwin "Mike" Sexton: his son and daughter-in-law,
David and Debbie Sexton; his brother and sister-in-law, Charles
and Joyce Sexton; and his granddaughter, Erin; 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
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Irwin "Mike" Sexton.
Wentworth
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 2, 2009, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate