SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 808
In Memory
of
Gerald Spear Connell, Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Gerald Spear
Connell, Jr., who died April 3, 2009, at the age of 77; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Connell was born in San Antonio on February
7, 1932, to Gerald S. Connell, Sr., and Gladys Whitley Connell;
he became a talented magician, and in his early years, he took his
magic show to cities and towns across Texas; and
WHEREAS, Known as one of "San Antonio's Finest," Jerry
served his community as a San Antonio police officer for 13 years
and as a constable of Precinct 2 for 22 years; and
WHEREAS, Jerry had a passion for all types of music; he
played bass guitar in a country band, and over the years, he
became friends with many country singers; he collected all types
of music, from opera to country, and had a collection of close to
400,000 recordings, which he wished to bequeath to the music
department at Texas A&M University; and
WHEREAS, He had a zest for adventure and an outgoing
personality that endeared him to all who knew him; he was a
devoted husband, father, and brother, 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 Gerald Spear Connell, Jr.: his wife of 53 years, Joan
Slavin Connell; his son, Gerald S. Connell III; his daughter and
her husband, Gretchen and Tony Allen; his sisters, Gayle Olenick
and Gloria Weiss; and his four grandchildren; 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 Gerald Spear Connell, Jr.
Wentworth
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 1, 2009, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate