SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 129
In Memory
of
Dunk Jorden, Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Houston in mourning the loss of Dunk Jorden, Jr., who
died June 17, 2011, at the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, Dunk Jorden was born January 15, 1926, in
Lecompte, Louisiana; after attending school in Lecompte, he and
his sister moved to Houston, and he became a resident of
Independence Heights; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jorden worked for a construction company and
helped to build many of the buildings in downtown Houston; and
WHEREAS, He was a devout Christian and was a member of the
Bella Vista Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as church
bus driver; he was also a member of the Baptist Training Union and
the choir; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, Dunk Jorden was a
generous, kind-hearted person who was respected in the
community; and
WHEREAS, Known for his wisdom and compassion, he gave
unselfishly to others, and he was devoted to his family; he was
beloved by many, and he leaves behind memories that will be
treasured forever by all 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 Dunk Jorden, Jr.; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
Dunk Jorden, Jr.
Whitmire
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 28, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate