SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 415
In Memory
of
Winston Wade Porter
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Winston Wade Porter, who died February
1, 2011, at the age of 58; and
WHEREAS, Winston Wade Porter was born in Houston on December
30, 1952, to A. Allen Porter and Jay Porter; he was a longtime
resident of Austin and enjoyed a career as an attorney, serving
most recently as a partner with Allensworth and Porter, and
successfully handling many important and challenging cases; and
WHEREAS, Wade Porter had a wry sense of humor and a
positive outlook on life; he enjoyed reading presidential
biographies, following baseball, and sharing his views about
current events and his life on his web log; and
WHEREAS, A generous, wise, and highly respected gentleman,
Wade Porter enriched the lives of all who knew him; he will be
remembered for his warmth, his kindness, and his enthusiasm for
living each day to the fullest; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband and father, 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 Winston Wade Porter: his wife, Rayda; his daughter,
Stacey; his mother, Jay Porter; and his brother, Clay Porter;
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 Winston Wade Porter.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 1, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate