H.R. No. 389
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The passing of Michael Lee Gore of Arlington on May
11, 2010, at the age of 72, brought a great loss to the loved ones of
this esteemed Texan; and
WHEREAS, Born in Shelbyville, Indiana, on August 13, 1937,
Mike Gore was the son of James and Catherine Gore; he moved to
Arlington with his family at the age of four and graduated from
Laneri Catholic High School, where he made numerous lasting
friendships; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gore enlisted in the United States Navy and
qualified for submarine duty; a member of the electrical crew of the
U.S.S. Chivo, he served his country for nearly four years and went
on to attend Arlington State College; he also sold typewriters for
the office supply division of IBM before completing his bachelor's
degree in marketing at North Texas State University; subsequently,
he began a distinguished career with Merrill Lynch, and in 1999 he
retired as an assistant vice president and financial consultant;
and
WHEREAS, A devoted family man, Mr. Gore shared a rewarding
marriage of 45 years with the former Bonnie Sue Beebe; he was the
proud father of a daughter, Jennifer, and a son, Jamey, and the
adoring grandfather of Kenzie Lea and Cason James; giving
generously of his time and talents, Mr. Gore helped found the Most
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and supported fund-raising for
the Bishop Cassata Learning Center; he participated in other
volunteer efforts as well and performed countless kind deeds, while
bringing joy to many through his fine sense of humor; and
WHEREAS, Mike Gore led a caring and purposeful life, and
those who were privileged to know him will forever treasure their
memories of time spent in his company; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Michael Lee Gore and
extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Bonnie Gore; to his children, Jennifer Patton and her
husband, David, and Jamey Gore and his wife, Shauna; to his
grandchildren, Kenzie Lea Gore and Cason James Gore; to Jacqui
Brownfield, who was like a daughter to him, and her husband, David;
to his sister-in-law, Mary Jo Mason; to his niece, Sherri Pebbles;
to his nephew, John Schwalbe; and to his many other relatives and
friends, including Alanna and Cade Patton, who were particularly
dear to him.
Patrick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 389 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 3, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House