SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 450
In Memory
of
John Alfred Fleming, Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of John Alfred Fleming,
Jr., who died February 19, 2013, at the age of 83; and
WHEREAS, John Fleming was born April 2, 1929, in
Holdenville, Oklahoma; he grew up in Holdenville and Oklahoma
City and left school at the age of 17 to enlist in the United
States Army; and
WHEREAS, He served with distinction in the army for 25
years; his military career included service in the Korean War and
two tours of duty in Vietnam; he earned numerous commendations
and medals for his service and retired in 1971 with the rank of
sergeant first class; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Fleming married Earlene Pollard in 1953, and
the couple had three children; he married Rosia Miller on
December 14, 1963, and they raised three children together and
enjoyed 49 years of marriage; he was blessed with nine
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Fleming worked with the Office of the
Comptroller of Public Accounts for 10 years; he served as
assistant director of the Support Services Division and worked
closely with Comptroller Bob Bullock; and
WHEREAS, A devout Christian who practiced his faith in his
daily life, he was a faithful member of Mount Sinai Missionary
Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Fleming maintained an avid interest in
politics and current events throughout his life and was a source of
strength and support to his large and loving extended family; and
WHEREAS, Noted for his forthrightness, courage, and
compassion, he gave generously to others, and his determination
and his wise counsel and encouragement will not be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be cherished
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 John Alfred Fleming, 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 John Alfred Fleming, Jr.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 12, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate