SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1038
In Memory
of
Jesse B. Poston
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Jesse B. Poston,
who died April 29, 2009, at the age of 80; and
WHEREAS, Born May 12, 1928, in San Antonio, Jess Poston
worked his way through Central Catholic High School and graduated
in 1945; he earned a degree in electrical engineering at Notre
Dame University in 1949, and soon thereafter, he married Jennita
Goodman; and
WHEREAS, Jess joined City Public Service in 1949 as a test
engineer and eventually moved up to the position of assistant
general manager of operations, a challenging post he held until
his retirement in 1986; he was responsible for the engineering of
power plants and the intricate process of distributing
electricity to consumers; he also served as chairman of the South
Texas Nuclear Project Management Committee from 1978 to 1987; and
WHEREAS, He was dedicated to his work as a leader in his
community and served as chairman of the Bexar Appraisal District
Board, the Bexar County Sheriff Civil Service Commission Board,
and the Patrician Substance Abuse Rehab Center Board; he was
president of San Antonio Kiwanis and the San Antonio Breakfast
Club; and
WHEREAS, Jess was an exemplary gentleman and was highly
respected for his many accomplishments; he was a man of
integrity, strength, and generosity who gave unselfishly of his
time to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will
not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
WHEREAS, Jess Poston was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Jesse B. Poston: his wife of 58 years, Jennita; his
daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah Poston McBrearty and Tim,
Donna Poston Williams and Monte, Dori Poston Stinson and Rick,
and Dana Poston Hawkes; his sons, John Poston and Michael Poston;
his siblings, Betty Lois Kissling, Joyce Yanta, Judith Poston,
and James Poston; and his 13 grandchildren; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the members of 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 Jesse B. Poston.
Wentworth
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 27, 2009, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate