SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 740
In Memory
of
Bruce Montgomery Withers, Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of The Woodlands in mourning the loss of Bruce
Montgomery Withers, Jr., who died April 13, 2009, at the age of
82; and
WHEREAS, Bruce Withers was a retired oil and gas industry
executive who had lived in The Woodlands for more than 30 years;
he was involved in many civic organizations and was a member of
the first board of directors of the Town Center Improvement
District for which he served as vice chairman for 12 years; and
WHEREAS, A man of deep faith, he was instrumental in
building the religious community in The Woodlands; he had been a
deacon of the First Baptist Church of The Woodlands since 1978
and served on the board of directors for Interfaith of The
Woodlands; he was known for his good will and his good works and
for an unassuming nature that endeared him to all who knew him;
the community recognized him as its Hometown Hero in 2006; and
WHEREAS, He was born in Stockdale, Texas, on October 11,
1926; he postponed his college career to serve his country during
World War II; he volunteered for the Army Air Force cadet program
in June of 1944 and served primarily in the first wave of
occupation troops in Tokyo, Japan; in 1950 he married Ruby Mae
Lindholm and they spent 58 years together; and
WHEREAS, Following his military service, Mr. Withers
enrolled at Texas A&I University and earned a bachelor of science
degree in petroleum and natural gas engineering; he was an active
alumnus in his alma mater; he served as president of the alumni
association and received the university's Distinguished Alumni
Award; and
WHEREAS, He had a successful career that spanned some 47
years and included working at Tenneco Oil Company and serving as
president of Mitchell Energy and Development Corporation and as
chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer of
Trident NGL, Incorporated; during his career, he held leadership
positions with a number of professional associations and
received the prestigious Hanlon Award from the Gas Processors
Association in 1990; after retiring in 1997, he continued to
serve on several boards of directors; and
WHEREAS, Bruce Withers will long be remembered for his
civic leadership and his commitment to The Woodlands community,
for his generosity of spirit, and for his devotion to his family;
a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, he leaves behind
memories that will be treasured forever by all those whose lives
he touched; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Bruce Montgomery Withers, Jr.: his wife of 58 years,
Ruby Lindholm Withers; his daughter, Robin Withers Winegar and
her husband, Richard; and his grandson, Andrew Winegar; 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 Bruce Montgomery Withers, Jr.
Williams
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 27, 2009, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate