SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 383
In Memory
of
Jack Paul Leon
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of prominent San Antonio attorney Jack Paul
Leon, who died February 9, 2011, at the age of 80; and
WHEREAS, Jack Leon was born in Harlingen on October 17,
1930; he proudly served his country in the United States Air
Force during the Korean War; he was encouraged by his commanding
officer to become a lawyer, and after his military service, he
earned a law degree from Saint Mary's University; and
WHEREAS, Jack retained close ties with Saint Mary's
University; he served on the board of trustees, offered intern
placements at his law firm, and often provided tours of the
university for high school students who were interested in
pursuing careers in law; and
WHEREAS, He truly valued education; he always remembered
the opportunities that education provided him and believed
education was the utmost goal that every young person should
have; he had a special place in his heart for students who wanted
to practice law and would take time out of his busy career to
introduce students to university life; and
WHEREAS, A generous and benevolent gentleman, Jack Leon
participated in many civic activities and had received numerous
honors and awards over the years; the Living the Chaminade Legacy
Award, presented to him last fall by Saint Mary's for his
commitment to community service and academic excellence, best
epitomized his character; and
WHEREAS, A decent, humble, and honorable gentleman, Jack
Leon was a highly esteemed lawyer who was admired and respected
by his colleagues and all who knew him for his fairness and
graciousness; he will be deeply missed; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, 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, 82nd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Jack Paul Leon: his wife, Rosemary; his son, Paul Leon;
his stepchildren, Joe and Laura Amberson, Elaine and Richard
Ellender, Lucy Gregg, Katie and Jim Westberry, Laurence and
Sherrie Amberson, and Chris and Mary Margaret Amberson; and his
12 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 Jack Paul Leon.
Wentworth, Van de Putte
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 28, 2011,
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