SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 767
In Memory
of
Tim Curry
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of longtime Tarrant County district
attorney Tim Curry, who died April 24, 2009, at the age of 70; and
WHEREAS, Tim Curry was 33 years old when he became Tarrant
County's top prosecutor in 1972; born in the small town of Tulia,
he graduated from Texas Christian University and Baylor Law
School and soon joined his father and brother in their Fort Worth
law firm; and
WHEREAS, He became involved with politics when trying to
find a candidate for the district attorney's office then known
for widespread corruption; when his candidate backed out, Mr.
Curry accepted the challenge himself, and while he would go on to
win every subsequent election, he had a longstanding reputation
for his ability to keep politics out of the district attorney's
office; and
WHEREAS, Tim Curry was admired and respected for his legal
expertise, his unassuming personality, and his high ethical
standards; he won praise for his straightforward and sincere
approach in fulfilling the demands of his office; in 2007, he
received the Blackstone Award, the Tarrant County Bar
Association's highest honor; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and son, and he
leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his
family and his 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 Tim Curry: his wife, Jan; his daughter, Beth; his son,
Cullen; and his mother, Rae; 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 Tim Curry.
Nelson, Davis, Harris
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 29, 2009, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate