SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 262
In Memory
of
Wilson Archer
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Humble in mourning the loss of Wilson Archer, who
died January 28, 2009, at the age of 73; and
WHEREAS, A longtime public servant and successful
entrepreneur, Wilson Archer was born and raised in Humble; he was
a 1954 graduate of Charles Bender High School, and he served the
city for 25 years as an elected official; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Archer was elected mayor in 1995 after serving
15 years as a city council member; during his 10 years as mayor,
he worked hard to ensure that the infrastructure of the city kept
pace with the growing demands of residents, and he was able to add
approximately $50 million to the city's coffers through
negotiation with the Harris County Metropolitan Transit
Authority; and
WHEREAS, Further examples of his foresight are his vision
to build the Humble Civic Center and his initiative to create the
seniors' gardening program, which became known as Archer's Acre;
and
WHEREAS, Earlier in his career, Mr. Archer owned a chain of
local convenience stores called Wilson Superette, which
supported sports teams and schools in addition to providing
needed jobs and economic activity to the area; and
WHEREAS, Active in civic affairs, Mr. Archer participated
in numerous organizations, including the Boy Scouts of America,
the Northeast Medical Center Hospital, the Humble Area
Assistance Ministries, and the FamilyTime Foundation; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, vision, and compassion, he gave
unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel
will not be forgotten by those who knew him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Wilson Archer: his sons, Curtis and Craig; his
granddaughter, Cassie; his brother, Haden Archer; and his
sister, Jan Lou Bar; 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 Wilson Archer.
Williams
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 23, 2009,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate