SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 50
In Memory
of
George V. Wright
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of George V. Wright, who died June 1, 2011,
at the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, George Wright was born on October 11, 1925, in
Saint Louis, Missouri, to George and Clara Wright; he grew up in
Wheatland, Missouri, and later moved to Raleigh, North Carolina,
where he graduated from high school; and
WHEREAS, He attended Kings Business College before being
drafted into the United States Army; he served a six-month tour
of duty in Japan in 1945 after the end of the war in the Pacific;
he then attended John Brown University in Arkansas on the GI Bill
and worked for Owens Illinois in Texas as a territorial manager
until retiring in 1987; and
WHEREAS, He and his wife owned the Diet Center on Bandera
Road until they both retired in 1993, and they both served as
precinct judges for many years; he loved big band music, ballroom
dancing, and all things artistic and beautiful; he was a member
of the First Baptist Church of San Antonio and during the last
three years listened faithfully to services on television; and
WHEREAS, A dapper and distinguished gentleman, George
Wright was known for his warmth and charm and was widely
respected and admired; 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, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of George V. Wright: his
beloved wife of 32 years, Freida; his sister, Ann Measell; his
brother, Richard Wright; his sons, Greger Wright, Mike Wright,
Major Curby Graham, and Kerry Graham; and his four 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 George V. Wright.
Wentworth
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 16, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate