H.R. No. 2597
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and productive life drew to a close with the
passing of Andrew Jackson Wade of Waco on April 27, 2011, at the age
of 84; and
WHEREAS, Born on July 22, 1926, in Crichton, Alabama, "Jack"
Wade was the son of Estus and Gertrude Wade; he came of age during
World War II and served his country in the United States Navy; from
July 1943 to February 1946, he was stationed on the USS Kenmore; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wade worked at General Tire and Rubber Company
for more than 20 years; subsequently, he owned and operated Loop 340
Automotive for more than three decades; he was a valued member of
Masonic Lodge No. 92; and
WHEREAS, On July 31, 1985, Mr. Wade married the former Opal
Rains; he was the devoted father of Cathy, Darla, Gayle, Tony, and
Danny, and took great pride in his 10 grandchildren; Mr. Wade had a
warm smile for everyone he met and shared a host of funny stories,
brightening the days of innumerable people; and
WHEREAS, Jack Wade will be deeply missed, but although his
death has brought great sorrow to his loved ones, he has left behind
many fond memories that they will forever treasure; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Andrew Jackson Wade
and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Opal Wade; to his children, Cathy Vrba and her husband, Rick,
Darla Scott and her husband, Ray, Gayle Holley and her husband,
James, Tony Wade and his wife, Debbie, and Danny Raines and his
wife, Brenda; to his grandchildren, Zachary Vrba, Kristal
Schoffler, Kari Rizor, Steve and Kevin Scott, Jessa Wade, Tony
Wade, Jr., Danny Raines, Jr., Chad Raines, and Steven Daniel; to his
great-grandchildren; to his sister, Jean Lee; to his brothers,
Douglas Wade and his wife, Diane, Leroy Wade, and Mike Wade; and to
his many 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 Andrew
Jackson Wade.
Anderson of McLennan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2597 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 30, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House