SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1027
In Memory
of
Thomas J. Singley
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Thomas J. "Jiggs" Singley, who died
April 8, 2013, at the age of 94; and
WHEREAS, Born on February 3, 1919, in Pauls Valley,
Oklahoma, Thomas Singley lived a long and active life filled with
beloved family and dear friends; and
WHEREAS, He worked for Baker Oil Tools for 38 years, and
over the course of his career, he held several key positions,
including that of manager of the Eastern Division in Illinois;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Singley also assumed management of one of the
company's acquired businesses, and he built up the business and
managed contracts around the world before he retired in Oklahoma
City in 1986; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Singley was dedicated to his children, his
grandchildren, and his great-grandchildren and to his wife,
Kathryn Avis Singley, who preceded him in death in 1989; and
WHEREAS, In 1996, Mr. Singley moved to Houston, where his
son and daughter-in-law resided, and he spent many happy years
with his family and among his neighbors on North Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, Thomas Singley was
admired for his numerous accomplishments and was beloved by many,
and he will be remembered with great affection and appreciation
by all who had the privilege of sharing in his life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Thomas J. "Jiggs" Singley; 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 Thomas Singley.
Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 21, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate