SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 108
In Memory
of
Carl Pendergrass
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Carl Pendergrass, who died January 13,
2013, at the age of 69; and
WHEREAS, Carl Pendergrass was born October 29, 1943, in
Victoria; he was a 1961 graduate of Palacios High School, where
he was a standout athlete and member of the football team; he went
on to attend Texas A&M University and earn a bachelor's degree
while proudly serving in the Corps of Cadets; and
WHEREAS, He married Carol Halamicek Pendergrass in 1965,
and the couple raised four children, who were a source of much
pride and joy and who blessed them with 12 grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pendergrass earned a degree from South Texas
College of Law in 1969 and entered into the practice of law; he
served as county attorney for Val Verde County for a time before
returning to private practice; and
WHEREAS, He was appointed by Governor George W. Bush to
serve as presiding judge of the 83rd Judicial District Court of
Texas on October 29, 1999; Judge Pendergrass served on the bench
with distinction until the time of his death; and
WHEREAS, Judge Pendergrass was active in numerous civic
and philanthropic organizations, including the Val Verde
Hospital Board, the Del Rio Housing Authority, the Lions Club,
the Elks Lodge, and the 4-H Club; he served as Worshipful Master
of Val Verde Masonic Lodge 646 of the Ancient Free and Accepted
Masons; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pendergrass was a dedicated outdoorsman,
pilot, and racehorse enthusiast who lived life to the fullest; he
gave unselfishly to others, and his warmth, his wisdom, and his
wise counsel will not be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
forever by his family and countless 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 Carl Pendergrass; 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 Carl Pendergrass.
Uresti
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 4, 2013, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate