SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 887
In Memory
of
Porter Renfro, Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Houston in mourning the loss of Porter Renfro, Jr.,
who died Apri1 22, 2011, at the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, Porter Renfro, Jr., was born October 6, 1929, in
Corsicana to the Reverend Porter Renfro, Sr., and Marie Allen
Renfro; he attended schools in Corsicana and became a Christian
at an early age; he was baptized at the Greater Renfro Memorial
Church of God in Christ, which was founded by his father; and
WHEREAS, After serving his country in the United States
Army during World War II, he moved to Houston and became an avid
boxer; he developed his skills and became an accomplished athlete
who enjoyed sharing his boxing skills with others; and
WHEREAS, He was an entrepreneur in the hair care industry,
a driver for the Coach Bus Line, and a freight coordinator for American
Gear, where he worked for more than 25 years before retiring; and
WHEREAS, In 1969, Porter married Althea, the love of his
life, and they became a wonderfully blended family with seven
children; together, they became leaders in the Fifth Ward
community and were actively involved with the Zion Hill
Missionary Baptist Church, where Porter was a deacon; and
WHEREAS, Porter Renfro was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
forever by his family and his 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 Porter Renfro, Jr.: his wife, Althea; his six
children; and his 20 grandchildren and 40 great-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 Porter Renfro, Jr.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 2, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate