SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 115
In Memory
of
George Edward Glassford
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Laredo in mourning the loss of George Edward "Chris"
Glassford, who died April 24, 2011, at the age of 87; and
WHEREAS, George Edward Glassford was born March 4, 1924, in
South Pekin, Illinois; he served the nation with distinction as a
pilot in the United States Navy during World War II and later in
the United States Naval Reserve; and
WHEREAS, Following his graduation from the University of
Missouri, Mr. Glassford worked in Chicago at the Mercantile
Exchange before becoming a produce broker, which brought him to
South Texas, where he met and married Sheila Slaughter; he joined
his father-in-law's produce firm and worked there for many years,
and he was inducted into the Texas Produce Hall of Fame in 2009;
and
WHEREAS, He was active in the Laredo community and was a
strong supporter of United Day School and the Washington's
Birthday Celebration; he portrayed George Washington in 1975,
and he also received the Matias DeLlano Award; and
WHEREAS, A man of faith, courage, and generosity, he was
beloved by his family and friends, and he will long be remembered
with respect and admiration by all those who were privileged to
share in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of George Edward Glassford;
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 George Edward Glassford.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 27, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate