SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1035
In Memory
of
Jack Hinton Havis
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Baytown in mourning the loss of Jack Hinton Havis,
who died April 27, 2013, at the age of 88; and
WHEREAS, Jack Havis was born January 3, 1925, in Pelly,
Texas; he entered the United States Army Air Forces in 1943 to
serve his country during World War II; after completing aircraft
mechanic school in Nevada, he was deployed to Europe, where he
was a member of the 9th Air Force; he served in the 365th Fighter
Group as a member of 36th Mobile Reclamation and Repair Unit; and
WHEREAS, He took part in a landing on Omaha Beach in
Normandy, France, shortly after D-Day and remained in Europe
throughout the postwar occupation; he left military service in
1946 with the rank of corporal and returned to Baytown, where he
attended Lee College and embarked on a long and fulfilling career
with the Lubrizol Corporation; and
WHEREAS, He was married to his beloved wife, Janice, for 61
years, and the couple raised two sons, Dwayne and Neal; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
gave generously to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued
counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband and father, 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,
83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
bereaved family of Jack Hinton Havis; 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 Jack Havis.
Whitmire
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 22, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate