SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 923
In Memory
of
George E. Freeborn
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of George E.
Freeborn, who died March 15, 2011, at the age of 84; and
WHEREAS, George Freeborn was born on March 13, 1927, in Los
Angeles, California, to Genevieve Helen Lloyd Freeborn and Dr.
Grant Freeborn; he proudly served his country in the United
States Navy Air Corps from 1944 to 1946; and
WHEREAS, He was the founder of TexTek Plastics,
Incorporated, in San Antonio, and served as its chief executive
officer until he sold the company in 1992; he was a pioneer in the
plastics industry, and his innovations were recognized with
awards and are still in use today; and
WHEREAS, He was a fellow of the Society of Plastics
Engineers and a past director at large of the Society of the
Plastics Industry; in 1987, he was the recipient of the CIM
Leaders Award presented by Plastics Technology for Pioneering
Computer Integration in Plastics Manufacturing; and
WHEREAS, He was respected for his outstanding
accomplishments and for his leadership in the community; he was a
past president of the North Central Rotary Club and a former
member of the board of directors of the Lighthouse for the Blind;
he was also a member of the board of directors of the Lyric Opera
of San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, A devout man, he was a member of Saint Pius X
Catholic Church and of the Knights of Columbus Alamo Council
4298; he was a Knight of the Equestrian Order of the Holy
Sepulcher; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Freeborn was passionate about world travel
and was an avid photographer and videographer; he also loved
spending time camping, boating, and fishing with his family; and
WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he
gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth,
and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him;
and
WHEREAS, George Freeborn 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 George Freeborn: his beloved wife of 62 years, Tina
Freeborn; his sons and daughter-in-law, Mark Freeborn and Sheryl
and Scott Freeborn; and his grandchildren and
great-grandchildren; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the members of 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 George E. Freeborn.
Wentworth
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 5, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate