SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 402
In Memory
of
Raymond Phillip Peloubet, Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and pays
tribute to the life of Raymond Phillip Peloubet, Jr., who died
February 8, 2013, at the age of 87; and
WHEREAS, Born on November 18, 1925, Ray Peloubet led an
illustrious life; he was an accomplished Navy pilot, a celebrated
inventor, an avid sportsman, and a devoted family man; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Peloubet joined the United States Navy in 1945
and served as a pilot; he remained active in the Navy Reserve
until he retired, as a lieutenant junior grade, in 1967; he was
also a flight instructor at Louisiana State University, where he
obtained a bachelor's degree in engineering in 1949; and
WHEREAS, This dynamic thinker parlayed his early flight
experience into a remarkable business career; he joined General
Dynamics in 1954 and became world renowned for his advances in
structural dynamics; his groundbreaking work on B-58s, F-111s,
and F-16s earned him an induction into the Lockheed Martin
Tactical Aircraft Systems Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, An enthusiastic outdoorsman, Mr. Peloubet spent
much of his free time freshwater fishing, and he was a champion wing
shooter; earlier in his life, he had been a weight lifter and
football player for Louisiana State University, and he remained a
lifelong supporter of that school's athletics; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Peloubet was also a dedicated father and
husband; he met the love of his life, Florence, on a blind date in
1950, and they spent the next 62 years together; he leaves his
family with many fond memories and an inspiring legacy of innovation
and devotion; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Raymond Phillip Peloubet, Jr.; 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 Ray Peloubet.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 5, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate