SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 919
In Memory
of
Cuth Kenneth Shepherd
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Lakeway in mourning the loss of Cuth Kenneth
Shepherd, who died March 9, 2011, at the age of 98; and
WHEREAS, Cuth Shepherd was born September 21, 1912, on his
parents' farm in Eldon, Missouri; he was attending the University
of Missouri when he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in
the Reserve Officers' Training Corps and entered military
service as a member of the United States Army Air Corps; and
WHEREAS, He served the nation with honor and distinction in
the Pacific theater during World War II, rising to the rank of
major; he was awarded numerous medals and commendations,
including an Army Commendation Medal and a Philippine Liberation
Medal with a bronze star; and
WHEREAS, Following the war, Mr. Shepherd returned to the
Continental Oil Company, where he had worked before the war as a
geophysicist; he served the company in numerous capacities
through the years, including as president of Dubai Petroleum
Company, before retiring in 1976; and
WHEREAS, A 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, Mr. Shepherd
served as the first mayor of the Village of Lakeway and held the
office from 1983 through 1987 and again from 1990 through 1991;
he was active in numerous community and professional affairs,
serving as president of the Oklahoma Petroleum Council and the
Lakeway Civic Corporation; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued
counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; 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 Cuth Shepherd: his daughter and son-in-law, Carol Sue
and Gus Raymond Alborn; his son and daughter-in-law, William
Kenneth and Carole Linda Shepherd; his brother Keith Shepherd; and
his grandchildren and 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 Cuth Kenneth Shepherd.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 4, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate