H.R. No. 97
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and productive life drew to a close with the
passing of George Vernon Wright, Jr., of San Antonio, on June 1,
2011, at the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, The son of George and Clara Wright, Mr. Wright was
born in St. Louis, Missouri, on October 11, 1925; he grew up in
Wheatland, Missouri, and completed high school in Raleigh, North
Carolina; he attended Kings Business College in Raleigh before
serving his country in the United States Army in Japan during World
War II; later, he attended John Brown University in Arkansas and
became a territorial manager for Owens-Illinois in Texas until his
retirement in 1987; he and his wife, Freida, owned the Diet Center
on Bandera Road until 1993; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wright served as a precinct election judge for
many years, and he was a valued congregant of First Baptist Church
of San Antonio; a fan of big band music and ballroom dancing, he was
a member of the K Supper Club; he enjoyed dancing at its events with
Mrs. Wright and always cut a fine figure in his stylish suits and
wingtip shoes; blessed with a lovely voice, he often delighted
those around him by singing along with ballads and hymns on the
radio; his other great pleasures included gardening and watching
the Fox news channel, Lawrence Welk, and British comedies, a taste
he acquired from his English-born bride; and
WHEREAS, Charming and empathetic, George Wright brought joy
to innumerable people through his warm, engaging manner; although
his death has deeply saddened his loved ones, he has left behind
many fond memories that they will forever treasure; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
George Vernon Wright, Jr., and extend sincere sympathy to the
members of his family: to his wife of 32 years, Freida Wright; to
his sons, Greger Wright, Mike Wright, Major Curby Graham, and Kerry
Graham; to his daughters-in-law, Stephanie and Kristina; to his
grandchildren, Claire, Vivian, Kennah, and Kolton; to his sister,
Ann Measell, and her husband, Dave; to his brother, Richard Wright,
and his wife, Lynn; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of George
Vernon Wright, Jr.
Larson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 97 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on June 28, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House