82R21969 JGH-D
By: Gallego H.R. No. 1673
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of John
Frank "Trey" Woodward III of Brewster County, who passed away on
March 5, 2011, at the age of 54; and
WHEREAS, "Trey" Woodward was born in Wichita Falls on June
23, 1956, to Patricia Marie Ray Woodward and John Frank Woodward,
Jr.; part of a pioneer Brewster County ranching family, he
eventually took over Woodward Ranch, which was recognized by the
Family Land Heritage Program in 1989; in addition to being a working
cattle ranch, Woodward is one of the few in the state open to the
public; in particular, it is a destination for rock collectors, and
Mr. Woodward delighted visitors with his knowledge of gems and
minerals; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Woodward was the father of two sons, Bobby
Williams-Woodward and the late Jay Woodward, and in 2002, he
married the former Jan Jayson, with whom he shared a loving
relationship; and
WHEREAS, Although Trey Woodward will be deeply missed, his
welcoming smile and passion for ranching will forever be remembered
by all those fortunate enough to have known him; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of John Frank "Trey"
Woodward III and extend sincere condolences to the members of his
family: to his wife, Jan Woodward; to his son, Bobby
Williams-Woodward, and his wife, Jaclyn; to his stepson, Noa
Davison; to his sister, Susan Spriggs, and her husband, Gary; to his
brother, David Woodward, and his wife, Rilda; to his uncle, Tommy
Woodward, and his wife, Katherine; to his four grandchildren; and
to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of John Frank
"Trey" Woodward III.